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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

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

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

Belgo Chrome Open Showcase, Open Shelves
Belgo Chrome Open Showcase, Open Shelves
H 79.14 in W 40.16 in D 17.92 in
Pierre Chapo Mid-Century Modern B17 Book Shelves, circa 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall book shelves designed by Pierre Chapo, circa 1960 in France. Manufactured by Pierre Chapo in
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Victorian Wall Shelves
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Late Victorian, wall hanging shelves with upstand to top, having dentil cornice with central open
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Antique Late 19th Century English Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Wall Shelves
Victorian Wall Shelves
H 38 in W 32 in D 7.5 in
Open Bookcase in Solid Oak, Wooden Stained and White-Cream Lacquered
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

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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

DePadova Wall Shelves
DePadova Wall Shelves
H 78.75 in W 96.86 in D 19.3 in
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

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
, interior shelf and open cubby. Three height adjustable shelves with graduating depths of 7", 9" and 15
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

1900s French Wooden Kitchen Wall Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
, spices, or other kitchen necessities. Between the drawers, an open shelf adds versatility to the
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20th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Kitchen Wall Shelf
1900s French Wooden Kitchen Wall Shelf
H 23.4 in W 43.7 in D 9.4 in
Luigi Saccardo ´Topline´ Wall Unit in Laminated Wood
By Luigi Saccardo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Saccardo, 'Topline' wall unit, laminated wood, metal, Italy, circa 1976. This impressive
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Danish Mid-Century Teak Wall System by Poul Cadovius
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak 'Royal' wall system by Poul Cadovius, circa 1960's. This fantastic wall system features solid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Wall Mounted Console by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Wall mounted console by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Italy, c. 1948 Bleached maple, mirrored glass
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Maple

William Watting Free Standing Modular Wall unit, 1960s the Netherlands
By William Watting
Located in The Hague, NL
at the wall. It features an ingenious system for attaching the shelves to the risers. The shelves can
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

1 Rosewood Poul Hundevad Wall Unit for Jensen & Herning
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Pasadena, TX
has four green felt-lined drawers and a drop desk with an open shelf. Six smaller shelves behind a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Alexander Girard & George Nelson Inc. Wall Mounted Vanity, Model 1030
By George Nelson, Alexander Girard
Located in Seattle, WA
vanity features a drop-front door that opens to reveal fitted storage with two small drawers, shelves
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Osvaldo Borsani Modular Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit with Removable Panels
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large modular rosewood bookcase/wall unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (ca. 1960, Italy). Composed
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen For Hansen & Guldborg Furniture Danish Wall Unit
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
A remarkable and functional Danish Mid Century Modern wall unit, designed by Rud Thygesen and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Painted Late 18th Century Swedish Wall Cabinet Dated 1778
Located in Heathfield, GB
A charming 18th century wall hanging cabinet, Swedish, dated 1779 and with the initials L.O
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Paint

Floating Wall Hung Console with Storage by Nico Yektai
By Nico Yektai
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
. One of them opens parallel to the wall. The viewer has to discover this. That exploration is always
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

3-Column Danish Modern Rosewood Adjustable Wall Unit with Paneling
Located in Kensington, MD
storage cabinets w/ internal adjustable shelves. One smaller display / storage cabinet w/ sliding glass
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-19th Century French Empire Carved Painted "Tabernacle" Wall Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
turned columns on each side. The door embellished with arched raised panel opens and reveals inside
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

1950s Monumental Desk Dry Bar Wall Cabinet System Eugenio Escudero Mexico
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Eugenio Escudero extravagant custom piece desk dry bar wall unit system. Fabulous piece
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Edwards & Roberts, Queen Anne Revival Swan Neck Inlaid Mahogany Wall Cabinet
By Edwards and Roberts
Located in London, GB
opening to reveal a pair of adjustable shelves flanked by drooping bluebell inlays with quartered open
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Antique Early 1900s English Aesthetic Movement Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Renaissance Revival Richly Carved Wall Cabinet 19th Century Brass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Luxurious & romantic French Renaissance revival Wall cabinet / small cabinet , richly carved
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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique European Black Forest Carved Wall Shelf Plate Display Rack German
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique European Black Forest Carved Wall Shelf Plate Display Rack German. Direct from Europe
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Swedish Rococo Style 19th Century Grey Painted Wall Cabinet with Distressing
Located in Atlanta, GA
. These doors open to reveal light painted inner shelves offering convenient storage opportunities
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Collinson & Lock an English Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Glazed Wall Cabinet
By Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
wall cabinet with incised scrollwork swan neck pediment with dentil moulding below. Open shelves to the
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Large Czechoslovakian Modernist Oak and Walnut Freestanding Wall Unit by Jitona
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile freestanding wall-unit/bookcase in oak, walnut, and pine with aluminum, steel, and brass
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Hollywood Regency Edward Alden Brass Wall or Table Display Curio Parzinger Style
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fantastic tall heavy brass curio display cabinet for the table or wall by Edward Alden with open
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Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Regency Mahogany Lawyers Bookcase Wall Cabinet Biotech, 1811-1819
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th Century Regency Mahogany Lawyers Bookcase Wall Cabinet Biotech, 1811-1819 . Rare early 19th
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Wood

Swedish 1770s Rococo Painted Wall Cabinet with Chapeau de Gendarme Style Cornice
Located in Atlanta, GA
, sitting above two doors adorned with carved panels. These doors open to reveal inner shelves including an
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Swedish Rococo 1770s Painted Wood Wall Cabinet with Chapeau de Gendarme Cornice
Located in Atlanta, GA
doors adorned with carved panels. These doors open to reveal inner shelves including an upper serpentine
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case Additional
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Wall Liquor Cabinet by Frédérique Domergue, One-of-a-kind, Contemporary
By Frédérique Domergue
Located in PARIS, FR
concealed on the side with compartments that open with a push. The top compartments can be used to hang
Category

2010s French Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Bronze, Zinc

English Arts and Crafts Wall Cabinet Brass Oak Shakespeare 1910 Tobacco / Pipe
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Lovely English Arts & crafts wall cabinet with brass panels displaying Shakespeare made from oak
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Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1960s Scandinavian Two Bay Wall Unit System Record Cabinet Cado Royal System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Scandinavian Modern wall unit system 2 bay in walnut wood. Unmarked. Attribution Poul
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Embroidery Little Girl House Door Vine Flower Bouquet Wall Key Cabinet
Located in Munich, DE
This highly amusing and unusual little wall cabinet for keys is decorated with a charming
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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wool, Wood

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Carved Wall Shelf by, Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Englewood, NJ
Early 20th century French Art Nouveau carved wood "Les Blés" (The Wheat) pattern wall shelf by
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Netsuke Wall Display Cabinet w. Hand Carved Inlaid Bird & Flower Motifs
Located in Lisse, NL
tranquil look and feel of the ancient Chinese style than this incredibly rare and excellent condition wall
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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
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Vintage 1950s Adam Style Shelves

Materials

Yew

Urio Three-Section Bookcase by Ico Parisi for MIM, Roma
By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in East Hampton, NY
sections, three shelves, one chest of drawers, two closed cabinets, one glass door cabinet and an open area
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

English 1875s Pine Hanging Corner Cabinet with Pointed Pediment and Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
dentil molding and a pierced center. A single door with paneled glass opens to reveal inner shelves while
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Antique Late 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Antique 19th C. French Renaissance Revival Oak Hanging Bookcase Curio Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
and opens via glass chicken wire covered door to two interior shelves. Includes a silk curtain with
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Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Bauhaus Office Cabinet, Black Lacquer, Mahogany, Germany circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant, cleanlined Bauhaus office wall cabinet or cupboard. Two available. Fully restored, from
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Antique French Provincial Hand-Carved Mahogany Kitchen Shelf with Two Drawers
Located in Phoenix, AZ
drawers open and close freely. The shelf is sturdy and solid. There are several scratches on the bottom
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Cabinets in Teak
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
and open layout of the top cabinets allow to showcase objects to one's taste. Two lower door cabinets
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Late 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Gilt Wood Brackets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Late 19th Century Italian hand carved gilt wood brackets each having an open shelve and
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Giltwood

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
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Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

STICKLEY Mission Cherry Plate Rack 91-811
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Charlotte, NC
plates, lower open shelf with two plate grooves, and a plank style back. Rests on included "U" shaped
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Late 20th Century American Mission Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

STICKLEY Mission Cherry Plate Rack 91-811
STICKLEY Mission Cherry Plate Rack 91-811
H 27.25 in W 48.25 in D 4.75 in
Pair HANGING Walnut Mid-Century Danish Modern Floating Dressers Console Cabinets
By Harvey Probber, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
push to open double folding doors.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Giuseppe Rivadossi Pair of Cabinets in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
two pieces combined create a wonderful wall unit which offers plenty of storage space. A playful
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi Pair of Cabinets in Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi Pair of Cabinets in Oak
H 47.25 in W 88.39 in D 14.97 in
1820s French Wood Patinated Mini Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
unreplicated charm and warmth to any space. The arched glass door, quaint and delicate, opens to reveal a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1820s French Wood Patinated Mini Vitrine
1820s French Wood Patinated Mini Vitrine
H 20.9 in W 17.3 in D 8.9 in
Tetris Jewelry case II by Adam Bentz
Located in Seattle, WA
. At first glance they appear as a stunning wall piece, subtly inviting a closer study. Upon doing so
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2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Tetris Jewelry case II by Adam Bentz
Tetris Jewelry case II by Adam Bentz
H 44 in W 27 in D 4.25 in
19th Century Wood Side Corner Cabinet, Brazilian Vernacular Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
decorative escutcheon and simple strap hinges, opens to reveal shelving that has withstood the test of time
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Antique Mid-19th Century Brazilian Rustic Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Sculptural Floating Console with Four Drawers by Nico Yektai
By Nico Yektai
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
created by being suspended on the wall imparts a joyous freedom to the piece. I try not to squander that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Tristan Auer Temple Low Table
By Tristan Auer
Located in Paris, FR
Philippe Starck before he opened his interior design firm in Paris in 2002. Tristan Auer generally works
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2010s French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Tristan Auer Temple Low Table
Tristan Auer Temple Low Table
H 18.51 in W 22.45 in D 31.5 in
'Hugging and Poking Shelf' Contemporary Wooden Branch Shelf Schimmel & Schweikle
Located in Antwerp, BE
branch structure gives a slight suggestion of a function therefore this object opens up the paradigms
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2010s Dutch Other Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Louis XVI Provincial Wall Shelf, 3 Shelves Over A Tambour Fronted Lower Cabinet
Located in valatie, NY
Louis XVI Provincial Wall Shelf, With 3 Shelves Over A Tambour Fronted Lower Cabinet, c1800. The
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Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Shelves

Materials

Walnut

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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.

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.

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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