Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Danish Pair of Open-Frame Shelving Units
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
living rooms, offices, corridors or kitchens. In good structural condition, despite slight signs of use
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
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Wood
20th Century Italian Industrial Library Shelving
Located in Miami, FL
condition with minor scratches. A versatile shelving unit for use in a kitchen, media room, library or as a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Nickel
Industrial Rustic Distressed Metal Shelving Bookcase or Display Unit
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Mid to Late 20th Century Industrial Rustic distressed metal shelving, bookcase, or
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
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Metal
TOMADO Multi-Color Industrial Standing Shelf, 1960s
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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This freestanding shelving unit works beautifully as a bookcase, display stand, or kitchen rack. Its
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
Pierre Chapo Mid-Century Elm Shelving Cabinet B10
By Pierre Chapo
Located in London, GB
A scarce bookcase shelving unit by legendary French designer Pierre Chapo.
France, c1960s
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
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Elm
20th Century Portuguese Shelving Unit in Wood
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Bookcase unit with shelves, doors and drawers. The top has three fixed shelves, ideal for
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Other Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Wood
Cerused Oak Modular Wall Unit Shelving or Room Divider by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is mid-century modern marvel - a cerused oak modular standalone shelving unit, designed by
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
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Oak
$3,000 Sale Price
40% Off
H 76 in W 96 in D 18 in
19th Century Pine Apothecary Display Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Round Top, TX
Large pine display cabinet or apothecary with open shelving, 20 upper drawers and 24 lower drawers
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Late 19th Century Danish Country Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Pine
Tall Victorian Dresser Unit Bookcase with Original Glazing and Red Brown Lacquer
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A characterful tall Victorian dresser unit boasting its original glazing and beautiful red brown
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Early 20th Century British Rococo Revival Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
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Pine
$1,455 Sale Price
20% Off
H 82 in W 42.5 in D 17.75 in
Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase or Room Divider by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is a genuine, mid-century modern marvel - a cerused oak modular standalone shelving unit
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Oak
$1,500 Sale Price
40% Off
H 78 in W 18 in D 34 in
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Multi Storage Functional Italian Shelving System Room Divider with Art Work
By Franco Albini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning modular and multi functional free standing lacquered metal with copper feet shelving unit
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
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Metal, Brass
H 76.78 in W 106.3 in D 23.63 in
Large Victorian Metal Industrial Shelving Unit, Shelf, Pigeon Hole, 5 Shelf
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Large Victorian vintage metal frame industrial shelving unit, shelf, pigeon hole. This is a large
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Early 20th Century British Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
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Metal
H 80.71 in W 55.91 in D 29.53 in
Mahogany Faux Bamboo Library Bookcase Étagère Shelving Unit Cabinet
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant Mahogany faux bamboo bookcase or étagère with graduated depth for optimum storage.
Seven
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1980s American Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
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Mahogany
Scandinavian Modular Library Shelving in Yellow and Black Metal by Reska Denmark
Located in London, GB
shelving for books, kitchen, ware and decorative objects, It is extremely functional and decorative. It has
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
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Metal
H 70.87 in W 106.3 in D 18.51 in
Large All Solid Walnut Shelving Wall Unit Bookcase Nakashima Style
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice all solid walnut artist signed wall unit bookcase. Dated 1983. Nice George Nakashima
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Walnut
Ps System Modular Shelving Unit by Preben Sørensen, Teak, 1960s
By Preben Sorensen
Located in London, GB
desired system.
A comprehensive PS System teak modular shelving / storage / display / bookcase unit
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Teak
PAIR OF ORANGE METAL INDUSTRIAL ADJUSTABLE STORAGE SHELVES
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of heavy duty industrial orange painted steel rolling shelving storage units, with notched
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1940s American Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Steel
19th Century English Faux Bamboo 5.5 Ft Tall Painted Wood Bookshelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
display shelving unit from England stands approximately 5.5 feet in height, and has been created with six
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19th Century English Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Faux Bamboo
English Regency Anglo-Indian Satinwood and Ebony Étagère, circa 1810-1820
Located in Essex, MA
satinwood, with ebony trim and drawer pulls. This handsome sculptural shelving unit is ideal for books and
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1810s English Anglo-Indian Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Ebony, Satinwood
H 49.5 in W 48 in D 18.25 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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1980s American Post-Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
1960s Danish Rosewood Veneer Wall Unit Bookcase by Poul Cadovius for Cado
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in London, England
. - Royal System Shelving Unit.
The wall unit dates from the 1960s and is in very good condition
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in
Habersham Regency French Empire Entertainment Cabinet Bookcase Wardrobe Armoire
By Habersham
Located in Dayton, OH
can be used as tv or media cabinet, bookcase or even a wardrobe / armoire. Finished in a distressed
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Late 20th Century Empire Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
H 104.5 in W 124.5 in D 33 in
Amma Wall Unit
By Amma
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Modular bookcase beautifully refinished - Amma, Turin - Italy, 1960s
Floating rosewood cabinet
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1960s Italian Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Oak Bookcase with Upper and Lower Cabinets by Niels Andersen
By Domino Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage oak shelving unit or bookcase with upper and lower cabinets, sliding doors and shelving
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
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Oak
H 66.75 in W 34.25 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Round Roche Bobois Omega Tiger Wood Bookcase
By Roche Bobois
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenally large, round shelving unit étagère, made of a zebra wood
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Steel
Tall Wood Storage Cabinet in Walnut by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Detroit, MI
Mid Century Tall Walnut Wood Storage Cabinet or Shelving Unit by Jens Risom
This unique vintage
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th-C. Moroccan Heavily Carved Fruitwood Bookcase / Etagere / Shelf
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early heavily carved Moroccan etagere / shelving unit. The pierced swags and turned
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
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Fruitwood
H 73 in W 40 in D 11.75 in
Industrial Steel Bookcase Shelving Unit Original Paint with Great Patina
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Industrial steel bookcase or shelving unit. It retains its original Army green paint but
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20th Century American Industrial Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Steel
Industrial Steel Bookcase Shelving Painted Great Patina Vintage
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage industrial steel bookcase or shelving units. They are painted an industrial grey or
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20th Century American Industrial Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Danish Modern Shelving Unit Cabinet or Bookcase in Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A nicely built free standing cabinet in walnut from the 1960s. It features 3 drawers and multiple
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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Walnut
Modular Library Shelving in Yellow and Black Metal by Reska Denmark
Located in London, GB
can be used as a room divider as well as shelving for books, kitchen, ware and decorative objects, It
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
Trio of Industrial Steel Bookcase Shelving Painted Gray, Green Great Patina Vin
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage industrial steel bookcase or shelving units. They are painted an industrial gray
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20th Century Industrial Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Steel
H 87 in W 36 in D 18 in
Large Scandinavian Modern Teak 4 Part Bookcase Display Cabinet Dry Bar Secretary
Located in Miami, FL
A large and very good quality vintage Scandinavian Modern teak 4-part bookcase, display cabinet
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Teak
H 76 in W 120 in D 17 in
Large Osvaldo Borsani Wall Unit for Tecno, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, bookcase or wall unit, in metal and wood, Italy, 1950s.
This wall
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
Danish Pair of Wall Units in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase, shelving unit, solid pine, Denmark, 1950s.
This wall unit that is executed in pine
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Pine
Striking Bookcase by Stewart McDougall and Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century open shelving unit with warm walnut grain throughout. Sculpted legs in the
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase or Room Divider by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is mid-century modern marvel - a cerused oak modular standalone shelving unit, designed by
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Oak
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Grand Library, circa 1960
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, bookcase, teak, wood, Finland, design 1960s, production 1970s.
This
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Wood
Vintage Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Credenza
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in San Jose, CA
chest with aluminum pulls, table bench and bookcase with open fixed shelving.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Maple
Vintage Corner Faux Bamboo Etagere Shelves, Woven Reed Shelves
Located in Miami, FL
faux bamboo, rattan, rawhide, and wood corner etagere shelving unit in the Palm Beach Regency style
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Late 20th Century American Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
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Leather, Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Industrial Steel Shelving Unit in As-Found Green Paint
Located in Madison, WI
Factory steel shelving unit in as-found green paint with wonderful patina of rust and wear, cleaned
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Teak 1960's Retro Low Level Bookcase LP Record Hall Storage Unit
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
This superb sideboard / cabinet/ Hall unit has a real ‘minimalist’ feel to it.
A brithis piece of
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
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Teak
H 27.56 in W 49.02 in D 16.62 in
Vintage Industrial Orange Shelving Storage Carts
Located in Madison, WI
Straight from the factory - but clean and room ready - this early shelving unit add storage to any
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Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Steel
Vintage Danish Modern 1960s Teak Cabinet with Hutch/ Bookcase by Domino Møbler
By Domino Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Presenting a classic combo of storage cabinet and bookcase by Domino Møbler. With timeless design
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 67 in W 15.5 in D 48 in
Vintage Danish Modern 1960s Teak Cabinet with Hutch/ Bookcase by Domino Møbler
By Domino Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Presenting a classic combo of storage cabinet and bookcase by Domino Møbler. With timeless design
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 67 in W 15.5 in D 48 in
Paul McCobb Sliding Door console With Glass Case
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb Planner Group sliding door console with upper sliding glass door bookcase Ca. 1950s.All
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20th Century American Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Brass
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Beautiful Metal Art Nouveau Urne Mantel Vase circa 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful single mantel vase about 1910s or older. Made of metal, has some nice patina, but this is old-age. A beautiful piece for any room. Found at an Estate Sale in Nuremberg, Ger...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
Antique French Green Glass Vin Blanc France Demijohn Wine Bottle Carboy Jug 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century balloon shaped French demijohn / wine bottle / jug. Green glass with shield shaped paper label reading "Vin Blanc de France."
Dimensions:
9.5" x 13" (Diameter x H...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Glass
$225
H 13 in Dm 9.5 in
Designer Armchair / Chair Wassily Marcel Breuer / Knoll International
Located in Berlin, DE
Designer armchair / chair Wassily Marcel Breuer / Knoll International
Vintage model gray cowhide leather, the Wassily armchair design from 1925 designed by Marcel Breuer at the Ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
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Steel
$2,261
H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 32.29 in
Murano Oval Pink Art Glass and Brass Mid-Century Console / Wall Mirror, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Stunning mirror in blazing pink color Murano glass, Venice. A mirror that alone will furnish your home environment.
The mirror has a rear structure in wood, on which four Murano pin...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Brass
$4,786 / item
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect ...
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2010s American Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Brass
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes.
Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
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2010s Italian Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
$8,756 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Black and White
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in black and white.
Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are st...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$655 Sale Price / item
50% Off
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3 in
British 1920s Metal Industrial Pigeon Hole Storage Unit CD Storage
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An early 20th century industrial pigeon hole storage unit, good size with 48 pigeon holes. The piece is made using steel rods and bolts and is an early example of industrial furnitur...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
$1,076 Sale Price
20% Off
H 48 in W 35.5 in D 6.5 in
Willy Guhl Loop Table
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Willy Guhl Loop table is an icon of Swiss modernist furniture design. The Loop Table (also known as the Beach Table) was designed by Swiss industrial designer Willy Guhl in 1954....
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Early 2000s Swiss Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Cement
1960s Tom Greene Brass Lotus Pendant for Feldman
By Tom Greene, Feldman Lighting Co., Parzinger Originals
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Classic Tom Greene Lotus Brass Pendant for Feldman NY .
Contain one E26 size socket rated at 60 watt max.
In mint condition .
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Brass
Side Table, Powdery DOT S by Reda Amalou Design, 2017 - Glossy Lacquer
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
DOT is not a corner table. It is an invitation. A versatile experiment. First, it is about an eye hypnotized by the material. Attention is captivated by this curious magma. Mate, sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Wood
$1,276 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 16.15 in
Baleri Italia Cartoons Screen in Havana Paper by Luigi Baroli
By Luigi Baroli, Baleri Italia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Screen with free-standing structure in corrugated paper-board extracted from pure cellulose. Completely recyclable and non-pollutive. Upper and lower edges in techno-polymer in matte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Paper
$1,501 / item
H 66.93 in W 157.49 in D 15.75 in
Large curved sofa with carved wooden supports, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large and beautiful curved sofa with carved wooden supports, Italian manufacture, 1950s
This impressive curved sofa, crafted in Italy during the 1950s, is a true centerpiece for a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
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Velvet, Walnut
On Hold
$9,573
H 33.47 in W 94.49 in D 30.71 in
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century Cocoon pendant light by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s.
The lamp body features a simple disc shape that tapers towards the top...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
$4,667
H 10.63 in Dm 16.15 in
'Reclining Nude, ' after Degas study for 'Les Maheurs de la Ville d'Orleans'
By Joan Dvorsky
Located in Milwaukee, WI
In this drawing, Milwaukee-based artist Joan Dvorsky presents a drawing after a sketch by Edgar Degas. Degas' original drawing was a study for an 1863 painting entitled 'Les malheurs...
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1990s Impressionist Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
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Paper, Graphite
$1,900
H 20.88 in W 23.5 in
Original Sketch for "Tempest, " Sepia Pencil on Paper
By Karin Krohne Kaufman
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This artwork is an original sketch for a painting called "Tempest," by Karin Krohne Kaufman. The artist signed the piece lower right. This piece features a portrait of a woman in abs...
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1990s Contemporary Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units
Materials
Pencil, Color Pencil
$1,667
H 20.75 in W 23.125 in
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Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of used kitchen cabinets bookcases shelving units for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used kitchen cabinets bookcases shelving units was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Used kitchen cabinets bookcases shelving units have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Used kitchen cabinets bookcases shelving units are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used kitchen cabinets bookcases shelving units over the years, but those made by Bodafors, Cado and Pierre Chapo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Used Kitchen Cabinets Bookcases Shelving Units?
Prices for used kitchen cabinets bookcases shelving units start at $1,248 and top out at $21,562 with the average selling for $4,315.
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.
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