How are floating shelves mounted?

There are several ways to mount floating shelves. The best mounting options include using floating shelf brackets, installing cleats, or placing figure eights.

What is the best way to hang floating shelves?

Typically, the best way to hang floating shelves is to install them into wall studs with screws. You can use a stud finder tool to locate the studs in the wall. A power drill can speed up installation. Shop a selection of floating shelves on 1stDibs.

Retro Floating Shelves

Floating Shelf Mid Century Modern

Danish Teak Wall Unit

Teak Floating Nightstand

Danish Modern Floating Wall Cabinet And Shelf

Danish Rosewood Nightstand

Rosewood Floating

Mid Century Wall Mounted Cabinet

Floating Drawer

Mid Century Italian Modern Bronze & Glass Modernist Bar Tea Cart Trolley Server

$2,250

H 28.5 in W 26 in D 17.5 in

Mid Century Italian Modern Bronze & Glass Modernist Bar Tea Cart Trolley Server

Located in Philadelphia, PA

features a antiqued/burnished bronze frame, three floating glass shelves and rolling casters. Attractive

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Brass, Bronze

California Modern Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s

$13,600Sale Price / set|24% Off

H 76 in W 34.75 in D 18 in

California Modern Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s

By Lou Hodges

Located in Los Angeles, CA

bay units, each with a floating cabinet, plus 10 shelves. We also have additional bay sections and

Category

1970s American Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Oak

California Modern Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s

$13,300Sale Price|26% Off

H 76 in W 159.5 in D 18 in

California Modern Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s

By Lou Hodges

Located in Los Angeles, CA

bay units, each with a floating cabinet, plus 11 shelves - 2 of which are wine bottle and wine glass

Category

1970s American Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Oak

Gio Ponti Headboard from Hotel Royal, Napoli

$6,500

H 31.5 in W 63 in D 17 in

Gio Ponti Headboard from Hotel Royal, Napoli

By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa

Located in Hanover, MA

A single wall mounted headboard with floating two-tiered nightstand shelves, designed by Gio Ponti

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Modular Floor Cabinet, Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, 1950s

$14,500

H 62.25 in W 43.25 in D 16 in

Modular Floor Cabinet, Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, 1950s

By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A modular floor cabinet in solid rich teak having an upper section with adjustable open shelves and

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Modular Floor Cabinet by Ejner Larsen Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, 1950s

$14,500

H 62.25 in W 43.25 in D 16 in

Modular Floor Cabinet by Ejner Larsen Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, 1950s

By Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Willy Beck

Located in Sagaponack, NY

section with adjustable open shelves and three floating drawers perched on a base with two sliding doors

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

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Retro Floating Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of retro floating shelves is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all retro floating shelves available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of retro floating shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Retro floating shelves bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many retro floating shelves are appealing in their simplicity, but Paul Evans, Directional and Al Holland Jr. produced popular retro floating shelves that are worth a look.

How Much are Retro Floating Shelves?

Prices for retro floating shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, retro floating shelves begin at $188 and can go as high as $16,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,196.