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Postmodern Shelving

Unique Postmodern Shelving System by David Marshall 'Signed'
By David Marshall
Located in North Miami, FL
A unique "L" shaped shelving system, Postmodern design by David Marshall. Composed of 9 glass
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Late 20th Century Spanish Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron, Brass

Postmodern French Design Mac Gee Bookshelf by Philippe Starck for Baleri, 1980s
By Baleri Italia, Philippe Starck
Located in Renens, CH
The MacGee Bookshelf is a postmodern shelving unit designed by Philippe Starck in the 1980s for
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Steel Shelving
Located in London, GB
1980s corten steel shelving unit featuring a striking lattice grid structure. With an estimated
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Steel Shelving
Postmodern Steel Shelving
$6,912
H 55.91 in W 126.38 in D 12.6 in
Vintage 1980s Postmodern Lucite Lighted Freestanding Etagere Shelving Unit
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage postmodern lucite etagere. This is a lovely 1980s freestanding shelving unit with an all
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Shelves

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Lucite

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Postmodern Shelving Units, 1980s
Located in București, B
Postmodern shelving units made of painted steel. Unknown designer set of 2
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Shelves

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Metal

Postmodern Shelving Units, 1980s
Postmodern Shelving Units, 1980s
H 70.87 in W 38.98 in D 15.36 in
Postmodern "The Colonnades" Shelving Unit by Pascal Mourgue for Artelano, 1990s
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in București, B
This totemic shelving unit was designed by Pascal Mourgue for Artelano in the 1990s. It's part of
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1990s French Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Colourful Postmodern Formica Lacquer Bent Metal Cubic Shelving Unit on Wheels
By Ettore Sottsass, Peter Shire, Memphis Milano
Located in PARIS, FR
A unique piece, this graphic, playful shelving unit epitomises the Italian post-modern aesthetic
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Vintage French Multicolored Bookcase by Pierre Sala, 1980
By Pierre Sala
Located in Den Haag, NL
Fantastic Postmodern shelving unit in the design of oversized pencils and 2 little stools
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Shelves

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Wood

Postmodern Room Divider / Shelving Unit
Located in Surbiton, GB
A late 20th Century shelving unit. Composed from a cerused oak frame and removable black steel
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Postmodern Room Divider / Shelving Unit
Postmodern Room Divider / Shelving Unit
H 72.45 in W 63 in D 17.72 in
1990s Modular Postmodern Birch Shelving Unit in the Style of Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in La Mesa, CA
A striking modular shelving unit in the style of Philippe Starck or early 1990s postmodern design
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Pierre Sala Pencil Shelf, circa 1980s
By Pierre Sala
Located in Hastings, GB
Fantastic Postmodern shelving unit in the design of oversized pencils Attributed to Pierre Sala
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Shelves

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Wood

Pierre Sala Pencil Shelf, circa 1980s
Pierre Sala Pencil Shelf, circa 1980s
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Postmodern Sculptural Studio Crafted Steel Shelving Unit
By François Monnet
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern artist designed contemporary welded steel shelving unit from the 1990s in the style of
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1990s Unknown Post-Modern Shelves

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Steel

Postmodern Shelving Unit, Italian Design, 1980s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Postmodern shelving unit produced in Italy around 1980. The white and yellow lacquered wooden frame
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves

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Wood

Postmodern Shelving Unit, Italian Design, 1980s
Postmodern Shelving Unit, Italian Design, 1980s
H 42.92 in W 42.13 in D 11.42 in

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Located in Waalwijk, NL
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
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$3,300
H 73.04 in W 95.67 in D 14.18 in
Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in North Miami, FL
Rare Industrial Italian wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able to your design needs. A long shelving unit fitted with seven powder coated metal pos...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Postmodern Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of postmodern shelving on 1stDibs. A piece of postmodern shelving — often made from wood, plastic and metal — can elevate any home. Find 12 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of postmodern shelving now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of postmodern shelving made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of postmodern shelving over the years, but those crafted by Richard Yasmine, Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier and David Marshall are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Postmodern Shelving?

Prices for a piece of postmodern shelving start at $752 and top out at $40,000 with the average selling for $3,082.

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