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Open Industrial Steel Shelving Unit with Task Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, open shelving unit with attached 41 inch task lamp features circular perforated steel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Shelves
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Bellagio Chestnut Sideboard by Libero Rutilo
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
includes a closed unit equipped with two hinged doors (also available covered in leather) and an open
Category
2010s Italian Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Strata Low Shelf in Powder Coated Aluminum by Fort Standard
By Fort Standard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This contemporary, three-tier open shelving unit is powder coated aluminum in nude. It features
Category
2010s American Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Burl Etagere
Located in Westwood, NJ
Showcasing a bold geometric design, this open shelving unit is crafted with luxurious golden mappa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Brass
Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Walnut 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
type of open shelving unit, typically made of wood, used to display decorative items like figurines
Category
Antique 1850s Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Strata Low Shelf in Powder Coated Aluminum by Fort Standard
By Fort Standard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This contemporary, three-tier open shelving unit features precision milled plate shelves that
Category
2010s American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Boho Burl Fretwork Etagere - A Pair
By Thomasville
Located in west palm beach, FL
fretwork etageres. Featuring intricate lattice fretwork along the sides, these open-shelving units provide
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Shelves
Materials
Brass
20th Century French Metal Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
dinnerware to your cherished collectibles. The open shelving unit atop provides a stage to display books, art
Category
20th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Metal
French Inspired Open Display Worktable Shelving Unit by P Romo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
French Inspired Open Center Table by PR
Display organizer shelving stack unit worktable
in the
Category
2010s Modern Tables
Materials
Formica, Plywood, Walnut
Modern Steel Console Mirror with Open Shelving – Sculptural Wall Unit
Located in CAMBRE, ES
integrated shelving lies. Thanks to its meticulously calculated slender steel profiles, it becomes a visually
Category
2010s Spanish Brutalist More Mirrors
Materials
Steel
H 86.62 in W 24.02 in D 10.28 in
Vintage Open Bookcase, Asian, Shelving Unit, Regency Colonial Revival, C.1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage open bookcase. An Asian, stained Hevea and cast iron shelving unit in Regency and
Category
Vintage 1980s Asian Regency Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 46.86 in W 33.47 in D 14.38 in
Meridian Modular Credenza, Modern Steel Etagere Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
This position features an enclosed cabinet atop an open shelving unit, creating a seamless pair. Thanks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 38 in D 16.25 in
Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Corner Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
combination of open shelving and enclosed cabinetry give this unit full versatility.
Independent positions
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
and the combination of open shelving and enclosed cabinetry give this unit full versatility
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 97.75 in D 16.25 in
Meridian Modular Credenza, Duo, Modern Steel Casework, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
position features an enclosed cabinet atop an open shelving unit, creating a seamless pair. Thanks to the
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
semi-stack position features an enclosed cabinet atop an open shelving unit, creating a seamless pair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 97.75 in D 16.25 in
French Pair Bow-Front Painted Open Shelves, Approximately 3.5" Tall & Wide
Located in Atlanta, GA
open display shelving units from France, each standing just shy of 3 feet in height, are fashioned with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 35.5 in W 35.75 in D 16 in
1st Generation Eames ESU 220-C for Herman Miller, in Red, Blue, Yellow
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
unit includes open shelving and a bank of three natural birch drawers on the left. The birch plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
1960s Chrome and Walnut Ètagerè
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern étagère or open display shelving unit. Shelves are non-adjustable.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Exceptional Tramp Art Mirrored Wall Cabinet
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
An antique Tramp Art hanging cabinet with mirrored panel doors that open to a single shelving unit
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Cupboards
Materials
Wood
Fritz Haller for USM Vintage Bookshelf
By Fritz Haller, Usm Haller
Located in Chicago, IL
, chrome-plated steel tubes, Versatile open shelving, and storage unit are suitable for home or office
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Modern Bedside Tables with Storage
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Classic, minimal and modern bedside table design with two doors that open into three shelving
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Pr Hollywood Regency Étagères in Chrome and Brass, Attributed MasterCraft C.1970
By Design Institute America, Mastercraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
design as reinterpreted in the 1970s. Each open-form shelving unit is constructed from polished chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 70.5 in W 30.5 in D 15.5 in
Bellagio Leather Sideboard by Libero Rutilo
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
-a-kind piece. Its solid structure stands on six feet and comprises an open shelving unit with two
Category
2010s Italian Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Tall American Perspex, Glass and Brass Open Shelving Unit
Located in Heswall, Wirral
Perspex, glass and brass open shelving unit,
circa 1970.
Tall shelving unit with perspex uprights
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass
Silver Study Open Shelving Unit
By Bestcase
Located in New York, NY
Perfect for large format items, the generous open shelves can accommodate anything. Made with .090
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Silver Office Open Shelving Unit
By Bestcase
Located in New York, NY
The Office module can function as a standalone unit, or be combined to suit larger applications
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Silver Library Open Shelving Unit
By Bestcase
Located in New York, NY
Reinforced for extra rigidity, the Library unit is built to hold volumes.
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Silver Tower Open Shelving Unit
By Bestcase
Located in New York, NY
Add a strong vertical element to any environment, then put your things on it. Perfect as a standalone piece or nested in a corner, the Tower is a great solution for adding storage in...
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Steekla Shelving by Arbore x Hill Studio
Located in Vetiş, RO
The standing height open shelving unit allows you to choose the perfect storage solution for your
Category
2010s Romanian Shelves
Materials
Oak
Rare Bookcase Designed by Andrew Szoeke
By Andrew Szoeke
Located in San Francisco, CA
shelving unit is divided into five permanent cubbies, each with an adjustable shelf. A 32-inch flat screen
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood Secretary Unit or Vanity Scandinavian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
portion, open shelving on the upper unit, a pull-out desk top and a flip up mirror. This item would work
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Rare Modular Book "Genia" by Richard Sapper for B & B Italia, 1973
By Richard Sapper
Located in Lucca, IT
Modular book-shelf unit. The units come in two different weights and heights, featuring open
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Industrial Hand-Made Welded Steel Open Shelving Unit
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A heavy-gauge welded steel open shelving unit having three shelves of equal spacing, the open sides
Category
Late 20th Century French Industrial Shelves
Materials
Steel
Pair of Scandinavian Étagère Open Shelving Units, Denmark 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Handsome nicely scaled. Very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
Lovely 3 Tier Vintage Bamboo Shelving Unit with Faux Painted Shelves
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pretty bamboo and wood vintage open shelving unit having 3 tiers that are faux painted with flowers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Custom Industrial Artisan Made Steel Étagère Shelving Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall, custom, artisan-made, industrial, steel, étagère, open shelving units feature interesting
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Shelves
Materials
Steel
Clear Lucite And Glass Etagere Open Shelf Unit Divider
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clear Lucite, etagere, open shelving unit with architectural glass shelves features four sections
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Danish Teak Chest of Drawers with Open Shelf by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Peabody, MA
Teak four-drawer dresser with top open shelving unit by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Vintage White Lacquer Wood and Glass Five-Tier Shelving Unit
Located in North Miami, FL
This chic and modern substantial and airy tall five-tier open shelving unit is white lacquer over
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Shelves
Materials
Stainless Steel
Signed Romeo Rega Etagere of Lucite, Glass and Brass
By Romeo Rega
Located in Troy, MI
Mid century open shelving unit / etagere by Italian designer Romeo Rega with brass fittings, Lucite
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Faux Bamboo Mahogany Shelving Unit, Early 20th Century Pigeon Hole
Located in Bristol, GB
convert it into an open shelving unit.
Made from mahogany with two turned wood columns in the form of
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Shelves
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
H 75.6 in W 36.62 in D 24.02 in
English Regency Period Whatnot
Located in Essex, MA
An English Regency period carved and richly colored mahogany whatnot, or open shelving unit, circa
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Oak Estate Cabinet, Italy, circa 1810
Located in Culver City, CA
open shelving unit.
Measures: 83”L x 24.5”D x 116"H.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Oak Estate Cabinet, Italy, circa 1810
Located in Culver City, CA
open shelving unit.
Measures: 78.25”L x 24.5”D x 116"H.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Oak Estate Cabinet, Italy, circa 1810
Located in Culver City, CA
open shelving unit.
62.5”L x 24”D x 115”H.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Black Metal Etagere with Graduated Shelves
Located in Pasadena, CA
Black metal etagere or open shelving unit. Total height of piece is 67.5" but there is about 18" of
Category
Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Shelves
Materials
Metal
Bellagio Leather Sideboard by Libero Rutilo
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
-a-kind piece. Its solid structure stands on six feet and comprises an open shelving unit with two
Category
2010s Italian Sideboards
Materials
Brass
A Maison Jansen Marble Top Desserte
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
shelving units. The upper and lower aprons having quality bronze mounts the overall case supported by
Category
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Sideboards
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Industrial Writing Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
, while the two open shelving units on either side offer additional space for books, decor, or office
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Industrial Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Metal
Punt Open Literatura Shelving Unit by Vicent Martinez
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the ultimate shelving unit for book lovers and design enthusiasts alike - the
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Cerused Oak Bookcase/Shelving Unit, France, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
1930's French cerused oak shelving unit/bookcase. The unit has open shelving and two doors at the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Set of Three Midcentury Danish Teak Wall Unit Bookcase Shelving Units by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Las Vegas, NV
as well as 1 open shelving display unit with sliding glass doors with lighting.. Unit is in excellent
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 84 in W 144 in D 20 in
Set of Three Danish Teak Wall Unit Bookcase Shelving by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Las Vegas, NV
uppers units as well as 1 open shelving display unit with sliding glass doors with lighting.. Unit is in
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Wall Unit with Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
central bay with a writing desk complete with a hidden light and open shelving above. The unit is made of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Custom Industrial Rolling Ash Shelve Unit Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CF signature, solid ash, tall, open, industrial shelving unit, bookcase or display case features
Category
2010s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Iron
French industrial shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Open french industrial shelving unit
Category
Early 20th Century French Shelves
19th Century English Faux Bamboo 5.5 Ft Tall Painted Wood Bookshelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
display shelving unit from England stands approximately 5.5 feet in height, and has been created with six
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Pair of Jansen Two Door Commodes Marble Top
Located in Manhasset, NY
having a Marble Top over open compartments bearing a shelving unit. Gray / Black paint decorated with
Category
Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1860s French Bleached Oak Cupboard
Located in High Point, NC
, featuring an open face upper shelving unit of three fenced in shelves, two centrally located sliding drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Oak
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Open Shelving Unit For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal open shelving unit for your home. Each open shelving unit for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and glass. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage open shelving unit you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer open shelving unit, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An open shelving unit made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. Bestcase and Poul Cadovius each produced at least one beautiful open shelving unit that is worth considering.
How Much is a Open Shelving Unit?
Prices for an open shelving unit start at $790 and top out at $6,395 with the average selling for $4,293.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.
Questions About Open Shelving Unit
- What is a shelving unit?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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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