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Chippendale Period Mahogany Hanging Wall Shelves
Chippendale Period Mahogany Hanging Wall Shelves

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 made in the fashionable Chinese openfret fretwork style of the period.

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Antique 1790s English Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Regency period open bookcase, circa 1820
Regency period open bookcase, circa 1820

Regency period open bookcase, circa 1820

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality early C19th Century, Regency period Rosewood veneered open, free standing bookcase. Having an inset leather, tooled top. Shelves beneath, flanked by classical columns ...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

French Handcrafted White Cream Lacquered Open Bookcase in Solid Oak Wood
French Handcrafted White Cream Lacquered Open Bookcase in Solid Oak Wood

French Handcrafted White Cream Lacquered Open Bookcase in Solid Oak Wood

Located in Landivy, FR

This classical bookcase Unit is made of French Oak. It can be combined with other units to get a full wall of bookcases. This unit has one fixed wooden shelf + 3 removable and adj...

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2010s French Neoclassical Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Wood

French Neoclassical–Style Blackened Iron Wall Shelf, Art Deco / Moderne Revival
French Neoclassical–Style Blackened Iron Wall Shelf, Art Deco / Moderne Revival

French Neoclassical–Style Blackened Iron Wall Shelf, Art Deco / Moderne Revival

By Maitland Smith

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The restrained palette and balanced proportions allow the shelf to function equally as display furniture and sculptural wall décor. Three open shelves, finished in black, provide gr...

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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Open Front Wall Hanging Yew Bookshelf, Arts and Crafts Style, 1950
Open Front Wall Hanging Yew Bookshelf, Arts and Crafts Style, 1950

Open Front Wall Hanging Yew Bookshelf, Arts and Crafts Style, 1950

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Open Front Wall Hanging Yew Bookshelf This superb quality bookcase has 4 open shelves and a carved decoration along each side edge The bookcase is in good attractive...

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Vintage 1950s Adam Style Shelves

Materials

Yew

18th c. George III Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Wall Shelf with Open Fretwork
18th c. George III Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Wall Shelf with Open Fretwork

18th c. George III Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Wall Shelf with Open Fretwork

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Litchfield, CT

Fine antique period 18th century George III Chinese Chippendale mahogany wall shelf with open fretwork sides. Exceptional form with pleasing patina. Measures 33" tall x 26 1/2" wide ...

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Antique 18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Rural Travail Populaire Shelving Unit, France, 19th Century
Rural Travail Populaire Shelving Unit, France, 19th Century

Rural Travail Populaire Shelving Unit, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Embracing the beauty of imperfection, this open wall unit features multiple shelves for unique presentation.

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Wood

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Wooden Open Wall Shelf by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
Wooden Open Wall Shelf by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s

Wooden Open Wall Shelf 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 manufacturer Wilhelm Renz. The U-shaped structure and minimalistic German design make a ...

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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
Wooden Open Wall Shelf Designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s

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 manufacturer Wilhelm Renz. The U-shaped structure and minimalistic German design make a ...

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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
Wooden Open Wall Shelf Designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s

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 manufacturer Wilhelm Renz. The U-shaped structure and minimalistic German design make a ...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Floating Display Shelves
Danish Modern Floating Display Shelves

Danish Modern Floating Display Shelves

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H 4.5 in W 33 in D 12 in

Danish Modern Floating Display Shelves

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Floating pair of Danish modern teak display shelves. This 1960s pair features an attractive top display shelf and an open bottom shelf made of enameled black metal bars. Fantastic sh...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Arts and Crafts Oak Wall Hanging Bookshelf, Open Shelves, 1880
Arts and Crafts Oak Wall Hanging Bookshelf, Open Shelves, 1880

Arts and Crafts Oak Wall Hanging Bookshelf, Open Shelves, 1880

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Open Front Wall Hanging Bookshelf The unit has open shelves and a carved decoration at each side The bookcase is in good attractive and sturdy condition and would w...

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Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Shelves

Materials

Oak

Victorian Pine Open Book Case, Wall Shelves  This is an excellent quality piece
Victorian Pine Open Book Case, Wall Shelves  This is an excellent quality piece

Victorian Pine Open Book Case, Wall Shelves This is an excellent quality piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Pine Open Book Case, Wall Shelves This is an excellent quality piece, The book case is made in Pine, it has 3 shelves these are moulded along the front and it can be wal...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Shelves

Materials

Pine

Lou Hodges Huge Wall Unit in Solid Natural Oak Modern California Design, 1970s
Lou Hodges Huge Wall Unit in Solid Natural Oak Modern California Design, 1970s

Lou Hodges Huge Wall Unit in Solid Natural Oak Modern California Design, 1970s

By Lou Hodges

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Mid-Century Modern California style solid oak wood wall unit by Lou Hodges. USA circa 1970s. Solid oakwood wall unit with open shelves and two cabinets.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Teak Floating Shelf
Danish Modern Teak Floating Shelf

Danish Modern Teak Floating Shelf

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H 22 in W 36.25 in D 11.25 in

Danish Modern Teak Floating Shelf

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Scandinavian modern floating shelf elegantly provides storage and display space. A sliding tambour door conceals the upper shelf, while a narrower open shelf is below. Teak...

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Antique Gothic Oak and Cast Iron Open Wall Mount Shelf
Antique Gothic Oak and Cast Iron Open Wall Mount Shelf

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

Materials

Iron

Antique Knotty Pine Country Farm Rustic Wall Shelf/Open Cupboard
Antique Knotty Pine Country Farm Rustic Wall Shelf/Open Cupboard

Antique Knotty Pine Country Farm Rustic Wall Shelf/Open Cupboard

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a antique rustic dining table table. The table is circa 1800s. It features a random board top with a great patina. The table is extremely versatile and functional. The top...

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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Pine

Pair of Large Open Back Bookcases Shelves Wall Units Room Dividers
Pair of Large Open Back Bookcases Shelves Wall Units Room Dividers

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
Vintage Scandinavian Teak Bookcase by Ulferts, 1960s

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Bookcase by Ulferts, 1960s

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H 68.51 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in

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 shelves made in Sweden. Four square legs in solid teak.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Bookcase by Ulferts, 1960s
Vintage Scandinavian Teak Bookcase by Ulferts, 1960s

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Bookcase by Ulferts, 1960s

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H 68.51 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in

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 shelves, made in Sweden. Four square legs in solid teak.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Bookcase by Ulferts, 1960s
Vintage Scandinavian Teak Bookcase by Ulferts, 1960s

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Bookcase by Ulferts, 1960s

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H 68.51 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in

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 shelves made in Sweden. Four square legs in solid teak.

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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
English 19th Oak Wall Plate Rack with Carved Cornice and Three Open Shelves

English 19th Oak Wall Plate Rack with Carved Cornice and Three Open Shelves

Located in Atlanta, GA

This English oak wall plate rack from the 19th century, features a carved cornice, three open shelves, and petite side supports.

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Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Country French Etagere "Open Shelf Unit"
19th Century Country French Etagere "Open Shelf Unit"

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
Vintage Louis XIV Open Bookshelf ~ Wall Unit

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 shallow as it gets!

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Shelves

Materials

Oak

Carved 19th Century Chinese Open Wall Shelves
Carved 19th Century Chinese Open Wall Shelves

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 with faux bamboo supports and fine pierced fretwork detail.

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Antique 1880s Shelves

Antique Set of Open Back Wall Shelves
Antique Set of Open Back Wall Shelves

Antique Set of Open Back Wall Shelves

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H 29 in W 52 in D 11 in

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 charming simplicity they will be an added feature for the display of other antique ...

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Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Gio Ponti open bookcase
Gio Ponti open bookcase

Gio Ponti open bookcase

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H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 8.67 in

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

Wooden Open Wall Shelf, Designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany
Wooden Open Wall Shelf, Designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany

Wooden Open Wall Shelf, Designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany

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 manufacturer Wilhelm Renz. The U-shaped structure and minimalistic German design make a ...

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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
Wooden Open Wall Shelf, Designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany

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 manufacturer Wilhelm Renz. The U-shaped structure and minimalistic German design make a ...

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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
Wooden Open Wall Shelf Designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s

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 manufacturer Wilhelm Renz. The U-shaped structure and minimalistic German design make a ...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Wooden Open Wall Shelf Designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
Wooden Open Wall Shelf Designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s

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 manufacturer Wilhelm Renz. The U-shaped structure and minimalistic German design make a ...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Wooden Open Wall Shelf Designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
Wooden Open Wall Shelf Designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s

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 manufacturer Wilhelm Renz. The U-shaped structure and minimalistic German design make a ...

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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
Wooden Open Wall Shelf Designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s

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 manufacturer Wilhelm Renz. The U-shaped structure and minimalistic German design make a ...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Vintage Lucite Wall Rack or Open Showcase
Vintage Lucite Wall Rack or Open Showcase

Vintage Lucite Wall Rack or Open Showcase

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H 23.82 in W 17.72 in D 5.32 in

Vintage Lucite Wall Rack or Open Showcase

Located in Retie, BE

Lucite wall rack or open showcase made of lucite with brass details.

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Late 20th Century European Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Wilhelm Renz Wooden Open Wall Shelf, Germany, 1960s
Wilhelm Renz Wooden Open Wall Shelf, Germany, 1960s

Wilhelm Renz Wooden Open Wall Shelf, Germany, 1960s

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H 10.44 in W 78.75 in D 7.49 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 decorative objects.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Open Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

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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.

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