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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

Patinated Steel Étagère Shelving with Solid Walnut Drawn Faces and Concrete Base
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
The E-1 is a dynamic étagère constructed from Walnut wood with a flame treated and patinated steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Bespoke Industrial Shelving and Storage Unit
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
Industrial hand-finished plywood, steel and cast iron shelving / storage / bookcase unit is hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Iron, Steel

Bespoke Industrial Shelving and Storage Unit or Bookcase
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
Industrial hand-finished plywood, steel and cast iron shelving / storage / bookcase unit is hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel, Iron

Mezzo (48") Shelving in Powder Coated Salmon Metal by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
to outboard leveling legs creating an open shelving system activated by the items on display
Category

2010s American Shelves

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

Mezzo Customizable Side Table Shelving or Console Table in Handcrafted Metal
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiered surfaces are precision welded to leveling legs creating an open shelving system that can be
Category

2010s American Shelves

Materials

Steel

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Mezzo (48") Shelving in Powder Coated Vulcan Black Metal by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
to outboard leveling legs creating an open shelving system activated by the items on display
Category

2010s American Shelves

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

Mezzo (48") Shelving in Powder Coated Dahlia Yellow Metal by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
to outboard leveling legs creating an open shelving system activated by the items on display
Category

2010s American Shelves

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

Mezzo (48") Shelving in Powder Coated Ocean Blue Metal by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
to outboard leveling legs creating an open shelving system activated by the items on display
Category

2010s American Shelves

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

Mezzo (48") Shelving in Powder Coated Green Grey Metal by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
to outboard leveling legs creating an open shelving system activated by the items on display
Category

2010s American Shelves

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

Mezzo (48") Shelving in Powder Coated Oyster White Metal by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
to outboard leveling legs creating an open shelving system activated by the items on display
Category

2010s American Shelves

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Nuage Shelving Unit by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid Centruy Modern Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit midel Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Green, Yellow Aluminium
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit model nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit midel Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit midel Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminum by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans J Wegner RY 100 Room divider / wall unit Ry Møbler, Denmark circa 1965 Teak, plated steel
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Patinated or Blackened Steel Veneered "Case" in Walnut
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This piece features adjustable shelving with "push-to-open" door hardware. The counter-top and base
Category

2010s American Brutalist Bookcases

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Walnut, Blackened Steel, Cast Concrete "C-210 Protrusions" Credenza
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
doors open to reveal rich walnut with adjustable shelving. The drawers are Blum self closing tip-on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas

Materials

Concrete, Steel

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, 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

Rolling Utility Cart, Blackened Hot Rolled Steel, Customizable, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
features an open top with three levels of shelving and one removable divider that sits within the top shelf
Category

2010s American Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Cut Steel, Sheet Metal, Iron, Steel, Metal

1970's, Leon Rosen for Pace Burl Wood Stainless Steel Credenza
By Leon Rosen, Pierre Cardin, Pace Collection
Located in Chattanooga, TN
-click open to reveal heaps of open cabinet space with adjustable shelving.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Steel Veneer "Case with Protrusions", Patinated or Blackened, in Walnut
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This piece features adjustable shelving with "push-to-open" door hardware. The counter-top and base
Category

2010s American Brutalist Bookcases

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Meridian Modular Credenza, Modern Steel Etagere Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
the cabinet in order to lock together. Two square cabinets consist of open shelving that are mirrored
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Corner Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
open shelving that are mirrored symmetrically for maximized function aesthetic balance in either their
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Sideboard in Grey Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' sideboard, coated steel, plastic, glass, vinyl, Italy, design
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Solid Walnut, Blackened Steel and Cast Concrete "C-210" Cantilevered Credenza
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
C-210 seamlessly integrates three elemental materials, concrete, steel and wood. The counter-top as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Etagere Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
lock together. Two square cabinets consist of open shelving that are mirrored symmetrically for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Drafting Table and Utility Cart, Blackened Steel and Gray Glass by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
black oxide steel framework with a tempered gray glass inlay (materials and finishes are customizable
Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Sheet Metal

Basilica Hutch by Laylo Studio in Solid Wood, Blackened Steel, Brass, and Glass
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural walnut, blackened steel, satin brass, tempered glass and merino wool felt. 5 Drawers 2
Category

2010s American Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Restored Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood Wall Unit with Black Leather & Steel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-quality solid wood and adorned with chic black leather and striking stainless steel embellishments. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome, Metal

Maison Jansen Style Hollywood Regency Étagère, Bookcase, Brass and Steel Design
Located in Stamford, CT
fittings to make this one sleek and stylish open shelving area one could wish to own.
Category

Mid-20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Cave Credenza Sideboard by Cauv Design Burnt Oak, Carved Walnut, Blackened Steel
By Joseph Cauvel of CAUV Design
Located in North Branch, NY
shelving or drawer comprised of American hardwoods (shown in White Oak with Shousugiban and Oil/Wax). A top
Category

2010s American Credenzas

Materials

Metal

"Steinhafel's Warhouse Series: Silent Steel Forest, " Photograph by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
of barren steel shelving. Art size: 32" x 48" Frame size: 43 3/4" x 59 1/2" David Barnett, an
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

"Steinhafel's Warehouse Series Steel Forest Fenced, " Photograph by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Steinhafel's Warehouse Series Steel Forest Fenced" is an original photograph by David Barnett
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Inkjet, Archival Paper, Archival Ink

"Steinhafel's Warehous Series: Silent Steel Forest, " Photograph by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Steinhafel's Warehouse Series: Silent Steel Forest" is an original photograph by David Barnett
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Inkjet, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

"Steinhafel's Warehouse Series: Steel Forest, " Photo signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Steinhafel's Warehouse Series: Steel Forest" is an original photograph by David Barnett, signed in
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Inkjet

"Silent Steel Forest, " Unique Trial Proof Photograph signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
of barren steel shelving. Art size: 32" x 32" Frame size: 43 3/8" x 43 3/8" David Barnett, an
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Inkjet

'Ritz Bellini' Sliding Door Cabinet / Bar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shelving on the left, and three drawers on the right side. Accented by polished stainless steel hardware
Category

20th Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Open Steel Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of open steel shelving you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and steel. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of open steel shelving, we have 91 options in-stock, while there are 76 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of open steel shelving — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of open steel shelving, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and industrial styles are of considerable interest. Cassina, Charlotte Perriand and Laylo Studio each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of open steel shelving that is worth considering.

How Much is a Open Steel Shelving?

Prices for a piece of open steel shelving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $305 and can go as high as $41,745, while the average can fetch as much as $5,000.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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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