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19Thc Original Blue Painted Folky Bucket Bench / Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original powder blue painted surface shelving or farm bucket bench.This southern folk art
Category

Antique 1870s American Adirondack Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Primitive Polychrome Divided Country Grain Bin
Located in Milford, NH
color to wood and paint with appropriate wear. Dimensions: 24 in H x 69 in W x 13 in D.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Primitive Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Industrial Shelving Storage Unit - Wood, Steel Pipe Cast Iron
Located in Oakville, CT
Industrial wood and steel shelving unit. Shelves are 36" x 12". Overall height is 77". Shelf
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Shelves

Materials

Steel, Iron

Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare Industrial Italian wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Neoclassical Mid-20th Century Bookcase or Shelving Cupboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Once graced the showroom of a Madison Avenue millinery shop, this midcentury neoclassical wood
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Large White Painted Wood Florist's Shelf, English mid 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
This large-scale Florist's shop fixture shelving, painted white, is a versatile and rustic addition
Category

Mid-20th Century English Shelves

Materials

Wood

Christian Robert Contemporary Italian Illuminated Round Glass Shelving Wall Unit
By Christian Robert
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
beautiful matte blue paint. This center display features a round glass column with a light wood top and
Category

1990s Italian Shelves

Materials

Glass, Wood

Maison Jansen, Bookcase, Painted Beige Wood, Gold Gilt, Silver Mirror, 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A charming ivory distress-painted gilt gold decorated bookcase, circa 1950s, the molded top over a
Category

Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
black painted metal system and brass feet. It is very easy to disassemble with 8 screws.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
) shelves with a black painted metal system. It is very easy to disassemble. We work with professional
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
) shelves with a black painted metal system. It is very easy to disassemble.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
) shelves with a black painted metal system. It is very easy to disassemble.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Regency Painted Wall Shelves
Located in Greenwich, CT
and gold paint decorated surface. Pedimented top with bead and dart moldings and shelving outlined
Category

Antique 1830s English Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Regency Painted Wall Shelves
Regency Painted Wall Shelves
H 30 in W 33 in D 7 in
19th Century French Painted Cupboard
Located in Kettering, GB
A large 19th century French light blue/green painted cupboard. A moulded cornice above panelled
Category

Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century French Painted Cupboard
19th Century French Painted Cupboard
H 78.75 in W 57.88 in D 24.41 in
Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, Teak Shelving System Model RY100, c. 1961
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
Hans J Wegner RY100 Shelving System / bookcase / room divider / wall unit / manufactured by Ry
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

19th Century Painted Buffet
Located in New Orleans, LA
Colorfully Painted large 19th century French Buffet. The doors are beautifully decorated and there
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Buffets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Painted Buffet
19th Century Painted Buffet
H 44 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Antique French Primitive Work Table Shelving Unit With Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
underneath. A highly decorative dry bleached finish to the exposed wood with mellow mustardy-yellow painted
Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Elm, Oak

Seaside Painted Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
, gently distressed to reveal hints of natural wood, evokes the feel of weathered beachfront shutters
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Seaside Painted Bookcase
Seaside Painted Bookcase
H 84 in W 54 in D 18 in
Painted Swedish Provincial Rococo Display Cabinet
Located in Washington, DC
Original blue paint, carved wood display cabinet with unique original display shelving. Very sturdy
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Vintage Black Painted Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect for showcasing your treasured collectibles, this elegant piece features ample shelving and
Category

20th Century Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Vintage Black Painted Cabinet
Vintage Black Painted Cabinet
H 79 in W 42 in D 14.5 in
19th Century Country French Painted Cabinet
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rustic French provincial painted low cupboard or confiture. Can be used as hallway piece or use in
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Blue Painted 48 Inch Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
additional shelving. Finished with a hand-rubbed and painted blue paint, it stands elegantly on a square
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Blue Painted 48 Inch Bookcase
Blue Painted 48 Inch Bookcase
H 92 in W 48 in D 22 in
Early 20th Century French Painted Library Ladder with Platform
Located in Fayetteville, AR
folded flat for storing. Painted white, this ladder is fitted with three rungs and a slatted top platform
Category

Early 20th Century French Ladders

Materials

Wood

Baroque Period Cupboard Niche Painted in Dark Blue
Located in Houston, TX
Baroque period cupboard niche painted in dark blue with secondary colors of gold, violet and pink
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Cupboards

Materials

Wood

English 19th Century Pine Painted Butler's Pantry
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
three upper and lower cabinets with plenty of shelving, this pantry easily adapts to your needs. Hand
Category

Antique 19th Century English Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Pine

Hand-Painted & Decorated Front Neoclassical Style Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introducing our exquisite 19th-century Neoclassical Style Hand-Painted & Decorated Front Breakfront
Category

Antique 1840s French Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Venetian Painted Secretary Bureau Bookcase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an impressive bureau bookcase painted in a classic Venetian design. The top section with
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Other Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Venetian Painted Secretary Bureau Bookcase
Venetian Painted Secretary Bureau Bookcase
H 90.5 in W 47.25 in D 21.5 in
Early 1800s Northern European Baroque Style Armoire in Painted Pine
Located in Dallas, TX
The intricacy of Baroque-style furnishings is on full display in the painted pine armoire from the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Baker Architectural Neoclassical Style Painted Library Bookcases
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
glass shelf interior that is lighted. Below the open shelving are a pair of paneled doors with painted
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Cabinet Gustavian Swedish Original Paint Greenish Yellow, 18th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
the 18th century in Sweden. Glassed doors and interior with shelving. Original paint in a greenish
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet with Historic Paint
Located in South Salem, NY
. This rustic cabinet retains its historic paint--a soft blue faded beautifully with age. Fold-down desk
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Hand Carved/ Painted Satinwood Adams Style Bookcase / Display Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
wood shelving, perfect for displaying your favorite books, collectibles, or decorative items. The lower
Category

Antique 1880s Adam Style Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Bookcases Display Cabinets Painted Light Gray
Located in Round Top, TX
professionally applied (newer) light gray and white layered paint is perfectly distressed to fit with the age and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Original 19thC Large Chinese Tibetan Hand Painted Lacquered Cupboard Sideboard
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
19th century Chinese Tibetan hand painted storage cupboard with original centre opening doors. A
Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III Painted Tôle Cabinet, circa 1880s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very unusual Napoleon III iron cabinet, painted with a wood trompe-l'oeil. Elegantly outlined in
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Tôle

Napoleon III Painted Tôle Cabinet, circa 1880s
Napoleon III Painted Tôle Cabinet, circa 1880s
H 67.33 in W 28.75 in D 14.57 in
Antique 2 Piece 18th Century Grain Painted Corner Cabinet Berks Co. Pa
Located in Parkesburg, PA
, and Black, . Interior has original fixed shelving retaining the original paint period patina. Very
Category

Antique 18th Century North American Country Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Rococo Style 1850s Swedish Light Grey Painted Bonnet Top Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo style rich light grey painted vitrine cabinet from circa 1850 with bonnet top
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Original Dark Blue Painted Sideboard With Flowers, Sweden dated 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
While you can frequently find original painted Swedish trunks, it is difficult to find a cabinet or
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish Rococo Period 1780s Painted Vitrine Cabinet with Molded Bonnet Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The top section houses two glass doors that reveal a subtly painted grey-blue interior, adorned with
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Two Door Hand Painted Wooden Cabinet
Located in Long Island City, NY
19th century two door hand painted wooden cabinet. This cabinet features interior shelving, hand
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Gothic Revival Painted Bookcases Of Slightly Different Proportions
Located in Essex, MA
gothic design paneled doors opening to shelving. Plinth base. Repainted or later painted.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Rocky Credenza Painted Metal - Black
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Monument is a collection of shelving units that combine wood and marble. Available in different
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Rocky Credenza Painted Metal - Black
Rocky Credenza Painted Metal - Black
H 37.41 in W 14.21 in D 55.1 in
Early 20th Century Japanese Taishō Cabinet with Hand-Painted Woodblock Prints
Located in Yonkers, NY
cabinets collection. Crafted during the early 20th century, this large vintage cabinet is made of wood that
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Italian Hand-Painted and Parcel Gilt Bookcase Bibliotheque, 19 Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Embossing Italian hand-painted and parcel gilt book case display cabinet, late 19 century. A
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Danish 1810s Beige Gray Painted Two-Part Tall Secretary with Slant-Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Danish painted wood two-part secretary from circa 1810 with beige / light gray painted finish
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Tall Swedish Cabinet with Clock + Original Paint, circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
upon a flat base. The doors all open to reveal shelving for plentiful storage within. This clock
Category

Antique 19th Century European Karl Johan Cabinets

Materials

Wood

18C Swedish Hand Painted Pine Cabinet or Cupboard
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS 18C Swedish Hand Painted Pine Cabinet or Cupboard. This piece would have
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards

Materials

Iron

18th Century Italian 7 Ft Tall Cabinet w/Early Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian tall "armadietto" cabinet, with very early paint, from the 18th century. This antique
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French Pair Bow-Front Painted Open Shelves, Approximately 3.5" Tall & Wide
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of painted bow-front wood display shelves from the mid 20th century. These vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Period Wooden Cupboard Cabinet--Bleached Wood with Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Rococo painted wood tall cabinet from the 18th century. This antique cabinet from
Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Lovely French Pantry Cabinet W/Its Original Yellow Paint, 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall French single-door cabinet, with its original paint, from the 19th century. This antique
Category

Antique 19th Century European Cabinets

Materials

Wood

18th C. Venetian Tall Secretary Cabinet with Beautiful Hand-Painted Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
reveal wood shelving within. The secretarial mid section (which makes up the top section of the lower
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

French Country White Painted Vitrine Display Cabinet Bookcase, circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
French country large display cabinet, bookcase or vitrine in two sections. Oak wood later
Category

Mid-20th Century French Country Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Pair, Black Painted Pine Bookcases Display Cabinets, Hungary circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
shelving in place. Note in interior photos you will see original upper wood pegs, indicating this was a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

19th Century Black-White Italian Painted Pine Cabinet, Antique Tuscan Cupboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
painted Pinewood, in good condition. The tall, rectangular Tuscan cupboard is composed with a single door
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Buffets

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Free Standing Shelf
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique shelf was created in France circa 1870. Built of oak wood, the free standing
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Shelves

Materials

Oak

Modern Wood Milano Four Door -Glass Mystic Buffet by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midnight Summer Mystic Glass, and a White Painted finish on Oak. Adjustable interior shelving in each
Category

2010s American Modern Buffets

Materials

Art Glass, Oak

Customizable Schonbuch Wood Chester Coat stand with mirror by Gabriel Tan Studio
By Schönbuch
Located in New York, NY
Coat stand with mirror solid wood with open-pore lacquer finish Holds up to 15 kg when evenly
Category

2010s European Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Set of 5 Strut Shelves from Souda, 84in, White, Modern Wood Wall Shelf, Bookcase
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price includes 5 84" long white shelves with 15 white brackets. This shelving system is really easy
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Steel

Set of 4 Strut Shelves from Souda, 84in, Modern White Wood Wall Shelf/Bookcase
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price includes 4 84" long shelves with 12 white brackets. This shelving system is really easy to
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Steel

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Painted Wood Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of painted wood shelving on 1stDibs. A piece of painted wood shelving — often made from wood, metal and paint — can elevate any home. There are 522 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of painted wood shelving you’re looking for, while we also have 116 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of painted wood shelving — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of painted wood shelving is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made option in this array of painted wood shelving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Souda, Jan Plecháč & Henry Wielgus and Luft Tanaka are consistently popular.

How Much is a Painted Wood Shelving?

The average selling price for a piece of painted wood shelving at 1stDibs is $4,556, while they’re typically $299 on the low end and $225,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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 Painted Wood Shelving
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    How much a Grant Wood painting is worth varies based on its size, historical significance, condition and other factors. In 2005, his piece Spring Plowing fetched more than $6.9 million at a New York auction. The American artist developed a unique style of his own that treated Midwestern subjects with Gothic overtones, satire and caricature. His paintings have a simple innocence and fantasy that transport the viewer into another world, often that of a child. To learn the estimated value of a particular Wood piece, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer. Find a range of Grant Wood art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Robert Wood paintings are worth $3,000- $5,000 on average, according to auction estimates. Some Wood paintings have fetched up to $25,000 for their unique and highly desirable subject matter. Robert Wood is considered a fairly commercial artist, so his paintings do not typically fetch exorbitant prices.

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