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Carved Pine "Pine Cone" Hanging Wall Cupboard Cabinet With Three Open Shelves
Located in Miami, FL
Carved Pine "Pine Cone" Hanging Wall Cupboard With Three Open Shelves Offered for sale is a
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Mid-20th Century American Country Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Pine

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
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Antique 1790s English Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Mahogany

Chippendale Period Mahogany Hanging Wall Shelves
Chippendale Period Mahogany Hanging Wall Shelves
$11,345
H 52 in W 25.25 in D 10.5 in
French Handcrafted White Cream Lacquered Open Bookcase in Solid Oak Wood
Located in Landivy, FR
full wall of bookcases. This unit has one fixed wooden shelf + 3 removable and adjustable shelves
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2010s French Neoclassical Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Wood

Open Front Wall Hanging Yew Bookshelf
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wall Hanging Yew Bookshelf This superb quality bookcase has 4 open
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Vintage 1950s Adam Style Shelves

Materials

Yew

Open Front Wall Hanging Yew Bookshelf
Open Front Wall Hanging Yew Bookshelf
$968
H 30 in W 30 in D 5 in
Rural Travail Populaire Shelving Unit, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
imperfection, this open wall unit features multiple shelves for unique presentation. The aged materials and a
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cupboards

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Wood

Mid-Century Aldo Tura Parchment Covered Pedestal Bar Light Up Mirrored Interior
By Aldo Tura
Located in Troy, MI
tray. The interior has a light that comes on when the locking, hinged door is open with mirrored wall
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

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Wooden Open Wall Shelf by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
By Walter Wirz, Wilhelm Renz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant wooden wall-mounted shelf was designed by Walter Wirz and made by German premium
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Wooden Open Wall Shelf Designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
By Walter Wirz, Wilhelm Renz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant wooden wall-mounted shelf was designed by Walter Wirz and made by German premium
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Wooden Open Wall Shelf Designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
By Walter Wirz, Wilhelm Renz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant wooden wall-mounted shelf was designed by Walter Wirz and made by German premium
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Floating Display Shelves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Floating pair of Danish modern teak display shelves. This 1960s pair features an attractive top
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Lou Hodges Huge Wall Unit in Solid Natural Oak Modern California Design, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chula Vista, CA
oakwood wall unit with open shelves and two cabinets. Doors feature contrasting geometric patterns to the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Oak

Danish Modern Teak Floating Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sliding tambour door conceals the upper shelf, while a narrower open shelf is below. Teak. In excellent
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Danish Modern Teak Floating Shelf
Danish Modern Teak Floating Shelf
H 22 in W 36.25 in D 11.25 in
Antique Gothic Oak and Cast Iron Open Wall Mount Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, Gothic, open, wall mount shelf features decorative cast iron braces with oak shelves.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Gothic Shelves

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Iron

Antique Knotty Pine Country Farm Rustic Wall Shelf/Open Cupboard
Located in Wilmington, DE
table can be used/ store against a wall as a hallway or room bench. Its size and functionality lends
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Pine

Pair of Large Open Back Bookcases Shelves Wall Units Room Dividers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice high quality all solid wood craftsmanship free standing bookcases - room dividers.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Bookcase by Ulferts, 1960s
By Ulferts Swedish
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Scandinavian teak bookcase by Ulferts, 1960s Mid-Century Modern wall unit with open
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Bookcase by Ulferts, 1960s
By Ulferts Swedish
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Scandinavian teak bookcase by Ulferts, 1960s Mid-Century Modern wall unit with open
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Bookcase by Ulferts, 1960s
By Ulferts Swedish
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Scandinavian teak bookcase by Ulferts, 1960s Mid-Century Modern wall unit with open
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

English 19th Oak Wall Plate Rack with Carved Cornice and Three Open Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
open shelves, this English oak wall plate rack from the 19th century will make for a great addition to
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Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Country French Etagere "Open Shelf Unit"
Located in Dallas, TX
With carved aprons that depict buntings draped from a balcony, this antique country French etagere Shelf Unit is perfect for displaying your prized possessions! circa 1880s Measure...
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Antique 1880s French Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Vintage Louis XIV Open Bookshelf ~ Wall Unit
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Louis XIV Open Bookshelf ~ Wall Unit is the perfect choice for high-traffic areas, being as
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Shelves

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Oak

Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Mastercraft Burnished Brass Glass Etagere-Pair
By Mastercraft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
back. Burnished brass frame. Open glass walls and shelves and smoked mirror back panel. Acquired from a
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Late 20th Century American Regency Cabinets

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Brass

Carved 19th Century Chinese Open Wall Shelves
Located in Darwen, GB
Carved 19th century Chinese open wall shelves. The finely carved gallery above two shaped shelves
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Antique 1880s Shelves

Antique Set of Open Back Wall Shelves
Located in Culver City, CA
A classic set of English country shelves formed in pine, circa 1870's or earlier. Constructed in a
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Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Gio Ponti open bookcase
Located in London, GB
Fruitwood and lacquer open bookcase. from the Ponti residence in via Dezza.
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20th Century Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Gio Ponti open bookcase
Gio Ponti open bookcase
H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 8.67 in
Wooden Open Wall Shelf, Designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant wooden wall-mounted shelf was designed by Walter Wirz and made by German premium
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Wooden Open Wall Shelf, Designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant wooden wall-mounted shelf was designed by Walter Wirz and made by German premium
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Wooden Open Wall Shelf Designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant wooden wall-mounted shelf was designed by Walter Wirz and made by German premium
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Wooden Open Wall Shelf Designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant wooden wall-mounted shelf was designed by Walter Wirz and made by German premium
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Wooden Open Wall Shelf Designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant wooden wall-mounted shelf was designed by Walter Wirz and made by German premium
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Wooden Open Wall Shelf Designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
By Walter Wirz, Wilhelm Renz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant wooden wall-mounted shelf was designed by Walter Wirz and made by German premium
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Vintage Lucite Wall Rack or Open Showcase
Located in Retie, BE
Lucite wall rack or open showcase made of lucite with brass details. This presentation rack from
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Late 20th Century European Modern Shelves

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Brass

Vintage Lucite Wall Rack or Open Showcase
Vintage Lucite Wall Rack or Open Showcase
H 23.82 in W 17.72 in D 5.32 in
Wilhelm Renz Wooden Open Wall Shelf, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Maastricht, NL
A wooden wall-mounted shelf by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz. Ideal for glasses, ceramics or other
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

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1990s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Antique French Painted Paneled Cupboard Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Slightly distressed French Provincial paneled doors for a cabinet this striking pair of doors wear their age with grace, and would bring character in creating a cupboard for storage,...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Doors and Gates

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Antique French Painted Paneled Cupboard Doors
Antique French Painted Paneled Cupboard Doors
$2,600 / set
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Located in London, GB
A distressed silver convex mirror, with bronze finish frame. Contemporary.
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Early 2000s European Modern Convex Mirrors

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Distressed Silver Convex Mirror
$2,698 / item
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Italian Double swing door entirely in white wood, early 1900s
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Poul H. Poulsen Gangsø Møbler Danish Tile Top Dining Table in Teak, Signed
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Ceramic, Teak

Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light
By French Opaline
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Large Swedish Modern Mirror in Solid Pine, Glas Mäster Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Markaryd
Located in The Hague, NL
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Pine

Monumental English Oak Glazed Haberdashery Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1920 Monumental English Oak Glazed Haberdashery Cabinet with adjustable shelves sku 1838 W270 x D38 x H227 cm (separates into two sections) Weight 220 kg Shelf internal depth ...
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20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Monumental English Oak Glazed Haberdashery Cabinet
Monumental English Oak Glazed Haberdashery Cabinet
$17,918 / set
H 89.38 in W 106.3 in D 14.97 in
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

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18th Century Louis XV Walnut Table or Ladies Desk
$2,590
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Terracotta Vessel, Usa
$5,000
H 13 in Dm 15 in
Antique 3 Stack Barrister Bookcase by Globe Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Freehold, NJ
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 Dimensions: 34.5w ...
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Located in Carlstadt, NJ
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Open Wall Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of open wall shelves available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique open wall shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Open wall shelves have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Open wall shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made open wall shelves over the years, but those made by Wilhelm Renz and Walter Wirz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Open Wall Shelves?

Prices for open wall shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, open wall shelves begin at $495 and can go as high as $16,100, while the average can fetch as much as $1,176.
Questions About Open Wall Shelves
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Typically, the best way to hang wall shelves on a wall is through the studs. The studs are the strong vertical beams that form the frames of walls. You can locate them using a tool called a stud finder. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wall shelves.

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