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Belgo Chrome Open Showcase, Open Shelves
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Antwerp, BE
Belgo Chrome open showcase - open shelves - wall unit.
A stylish black lacquered with gold-plated
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Gold Plate
Long Narrow Open Shelves
Located in Greenwich, CT
A long open bookcase or storage unit with nine open bays and a top surface shelf. Supported on
Category
Vintage 1910s European Shelves
Materials
Oak
A Superb Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Open Shelves
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superb Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Open Shelves
This is a good quality sturdy piece, built in
Category
Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Shelves
Materials
Oak
Japanese Antique, Open shelves cabinet, Showa Period'1926-', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a open shelves cabinet of Japanese antique.
It was made in the Showa period. (1926-)
This
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Shelves
Materials
Cedar
H 56.3 in W 47.64 in D 11.82 in
English 19th Oak Wall Plate Rack with Carved Cornice and Three Open Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
shelves.
The three open shelves offer ample space for displaying plates, collectibles, or decorative
Category
Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 41 in W 43 in D 8.25 in
English 1900s Bamboo Chinoiserie Cabinet with Open Shelves, Drawers and Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bamboo cabinet from the early 20th century, with Chinoiserie motifs, open shelves and
Category
Early 20th Century English Buffets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 82 in W 47.5 in D 19 in
Vintage Zebra Wood Japanese Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Curving Open Shelves
Located in Yonkers, NY
sliding doors, open shelves with curving accents and drawers, while the ensemble is raised on bracket feet
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Zebra Wood
H 39 in W 28.75 in D 12.25 in
French Pair Bow-Front Painted Open Shelves, Approximately 3.5" Tall & Wide
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of painted bow-front wood display shelves from the mid 20th century. These vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 35.5 in W 35.75 in D 16 in
Welsh Country Cupboard Dresser with Open Shelves and Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Welsh cupboard from the 19th century with three drawers and open shelves. This 19th-century Welsh
Category
Antique 19th Century Welsh Cupboards
Materials
Wood
English Georgian Period 1800s Pine Dresser with Open Shelves and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period pine dresser from the early 19th century, with open shelves, Doric style
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dressers
Materials
Brass
Chinese Early 20th Century Bookcase with Open Shelves, Drawer and Carved Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese bookcase from the early 20th century, with carved open shelves, two drawers and lower
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 67 in W 31 in D 12.5 in
French 19th Century Elm Vaisselier with Open Shelves, Doors and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French elm vaisselier from the 19th century, with open shelves, lower buffet and scalloped
Category
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Materials
Brass
H 83 in W 63.25 in D 22.75 in
Italian 19th Century Regency Style Rustic Walnut Wood Open Shelves Bookcase
Located in Firenze, IT
This multifunctional display cabinet with open shelves shows the rustic and simple line typical of
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Regency Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Wood
H 71.26 in W 26.78 in D 14.97 in
English 19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser with Open Shelves and Low Sideboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak Welsh dresser from the 19th century, with open shelves, petite hooks and low
Category
Antique 19th Century English Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 81 in W 62 in D 17.25 in
Swedish 1850s Gray Painted Bookcase with Open Shelves and Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
, lending an elegant touch to this bookcase. With open shelves, it's not just a storage solution; it's a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 73.75 in W 56.5 in D 22.25 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Bookcase with Open Shelves and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty elmwood bookcase from the 19th century, with three open shelves and four
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
Elm
H 73.5 in W 32 in D 12 in
Georgian mahogany open shelves bookcase or display
Located in Perth, GB
Chippendale mahogany book or display sheves originaling from a collection now under Royal Patronage . fine piece in mahogany with oak seconday wood.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century European Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Period Lacquered Bookcase with Open Shelves
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An elegant Regency period black and gilt lacquered bookcase standing on square tapering legs with original castors. Decorated beautifully throughout with oriental designed lacquer. B...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Arts and Crafts Oak Open Front Bookcase. This Oak bookcase has 4 open shelves a
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Oak Open Front Bookcase.
This Oak bookcase has 4 open shelves and there is a
Category
Antique 1890s Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 35 in W 33 in D 8 in
Italian Neoclassical Faux Marble Lacquer and Giltwood Open Shelves Cabinets
Located in Firenze, IT
of these open shelves cabinets will bring an elegant and sophisticated Italian touch to any décor and
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Giltwood, Wood, Lacquer
H 88.59 in W 58.27 in D 17.33 in
Japanese 19th Century Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Open Shelves
Located in Yonkers, NY
bottom part is made of two sliding glass doors opening to open shelves in the center. On the left, a
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Zebra Wood, Glass, Wood
H 47 in W 29.5 in D 12 in
English 1820s Mahogany Trolley on Casters with Open Shelves and Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany trolley from the early 19th century, with two drawers and brass casters. Created in England during the first quarter of the 19th century, this mahogany trolley fe...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
1820s Mahogany English Trolley on Casters with Open Shelves and Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany trolley from the early 19th century, with two drawers and brass casters. Created in England during the first quarter of the 19th century, this mahogany trolley fe...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Wall Shelves
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Late Victorian, wall hanging shelves with upstand to top, having dentil cornice with central open
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Open Front Wall Hanging Yew Bookshelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wall Hanging Yew Bookshelf
This superb quality bookcase has 4 open
Category
Vintage 1950s Adam Style Shelves
Materials
Yew
Pair of Petite Chinese Collector's Shelves
Located in Chicago, IL
clean lines and open sides. Once the centerpiece of a scholar’s studio, these open shelves were ideal
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Shelves
Materials
Elm
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wallhanging Walnut Bookshelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wallhanging Walnut Bookshelf
This little bookcase has 3 open shelves
Category
Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Shelves
Materials
Walnut
One Series Shelves Contemporary Shelve in Steel
Located in London, GB
open shelves and the other side is closed space with three walls. By making this unique structure, I
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Adirondack Display Stand
Located in New York, NY
open shelves with curved top.
Category
20th Century American Shelves
Materials
Birch
18th Century Oak Hanging Rack
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century oak hanging rack, the moulded cornice above a frieze rail, two open shelves below
Category
Antique 1780s British Georgian Shelves
Materials
Oak
18th Century Oak Hanging Rack
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century oak hanging rack, the moulded cornice above a frieze rail, two open shelves below
Category
Antique 1780s British Georgian Shelves
Materials
Oak
18th Century Oak Hanging Rack
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century oak hanging rack, the moulded cornice above a frieze rail with cup hooks, two open
Category
Antique 1780s British Georgian Shelves
Materials
Oak
18th Century Oak Hanging Rack
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century oak hanging rack, the moulded cornice above a frieze rail with cup hooks, two open
Category
Antique 1780s British Georgian Shelves
Materials
Oak
Hollywood Regency Edward Alden Brass Wall or Table Display Curio Parzinger Style
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in St. Louis, MO
ring finial, in the style of Tommi Parzinger. Has nice warm patina, finial, four open shelves on brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 6.63 in D 4.24 in
Mid-Century Swedish Oak Shelf, 1970s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
are four open shelves, in the lower part there is a cabinet with two shelves and two drawers. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Book Case with a Drawer at the Bottom
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
the back and a waterfall shape to the sides, it has 4 open shelves, and at the bottom there is a long
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Brighton Pavilion Étagère
Located in Westwood, NJ
with Classic carved capitals and set on lobed tapering legs. Four open shelves offer a world of storage
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Shelves
Materials
Wood
1 Rosewood Poul Hundevad Wall Unit for Jensen & Herning
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herning
Top unit has four green felt-lined covered by a drop desk, open shelves; there are six smaller
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of English 1790s George III Gold and Black Chinoiserie Corner Cabinets
Located in Atlanta, GA
characters adorning the two frontal doors. These doors open to reveal red painted inner shelves offering
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 45.25 in W 23.5 in D 15.5 in
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen For Hansen & Guldborg Furniture Danish Wall Unit
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
, one slim with two panel doors and self, and three large two panel door cupboards, with four large open
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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H 78.75 in W 16.15 in D 127.56 in
Wendell Castle Inspired Open Storage by Charles Fisher and Howard Osinski, USA
By Wendell Castle
Located in Antwerp, BE
, Michigan. This incredible storage piece offers two sets of drawers and eight open shelves that offer space
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 53.15 in W 100.4 in D 26.38 in
Romeo Rega Brass & Espresso Color Enamel Shelf Cabinet
By Romeo Rega
Located in Troy, MI
cabinet. Top section has brass shelf frame with four smoked glass open shelves. Wide brass band at base
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
English Waterfall Style Open Bookcase with Five Shelves of Oak
Located in Austin, TX
moulded panel sides, enclosing five open shelves of ascending size from top to bottom, and resting on
Category
20th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
19th century Victorian Burled Walnut Étagère with Mirror
Located in Savannah, GA
Highly ornate Victorian burled walnut étagère/hall stand composed of three tiers of open shelves on
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Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Shelves
Materials
Marble
Fine Burr Walnut with Brass Gallery Rail Open Library Bookcase Etagere Whatnot
Located in GB
you have a large glazed door cupboard to the middle and further two open shelves, the base has six
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 40.95 in W 45.28 in D 14.97 in
Chinese Lacquered Scholars' Shelf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
two shallow drawers and four open shelves, each thoughtfully framed by a quadrilobe cutout finished
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves
Materials
Elm
Italian Modern Gold Brass Tubular Shelving Unit Étagère on Black Lacquered Base
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind contemporary geometric open shelves / bookcase, entirely handmade in Italy, of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.5 in W 54.5 in D 16 in
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
open shelves and a cabinet, providing ample storage space while maintaining a sleek and uncluttered
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 79.93 in W 32.68 in D 19.69 in
Walnut Solid Wood Low Bookcase Storage with Open Back and Thick Shelves
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
The beautiful Walker, wooden bookshelf, is a great addition to any room in a house. Both functional and stylish, the unique wood grain of eco-friendly wood is shown off in this moder...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Victorian Pine Open Book Case, Wall Shelves This is an excellent quality piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Pine Open Book Case, Wall Shelves
This is an excellent quality piece,
The book case is
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Shelves
Materials
Pine
H 32 in W 38 in D 10 in
Tito Shelves
By Zeus
Located in Milan, IT
books, plants and photos. Playing with empty spaces, the shelves open up on all four sides, allowing you
Category
2010s Italian Shelves
Materials
Metal
19th Century Large French Walnut Back Bar Etagère
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
attractive carved, reeded turned walnut columns supporting smaller open shelves to both sides. Slight foxing
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Shelves
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
this wall unit seamlessly blends into various interior styles. The unit features a combination of open
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 79.93 in W 32.68 in D 19.69 in
Walnut Solid Wood Bookcase Media Center Storage with Open Back and Thick Shelves
Located in Birmingham, AL
of these handcrafted, casework shelves. Add a warm touch of natural elegance to you home as you store
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 40 in W 58 in D 16 in
Chinese 19th Century Hardwood shelves
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality set of 19th Century Chinese hardwood shelves with open shelves, drawers and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
DePadova Wall Shelves
By DePadova 1
Located in Milano, Lombardia
open and closed storage, with shelving units of varying sizes and heights to accommodate a variety of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
this wall unit seamlessly blends into various interior styles. The unit features a combination of open
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 79.93 in W 94.49 in D 19.69 in
Chippendale Period Mahogany Hanging Wall Shelves
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine set of 18th century open fret work hanging wall shelves. This set of wall shelves have been
Category
Antique 1790s English Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase with Three Shelves
Located in Sofia, BG
open shelves with a large drawer beneath.
England, circa 1820.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
BERNHARDT Mid 20th Century Console Cabinet with Open Side Shelves
By Bernhardt
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mediterranean style console cabinet with open shelves by Bernhardt. Walnut with a distressed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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Open Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of open shelves available for sale. Each of these unique open shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. There are 79 antique and vintage open shelves for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of open shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of open shelves to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Modern open shelves are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made open shelves over the years, but those made by Bevan Funnell Ltd., Drexel and John Rosselli are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Open Shelves?
Open shelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,122, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $22,189.
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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