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Midcentury Cream and Gold Metal Shelving Units, Italian, 1980s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Midcentury cream and gold metal shelving units, Italian, 1980s A midcentury Italian powder
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Vintage Modernist Tubular Black Metal Shelving Etagere with Tinted Glass, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modernist Tubular black metal shelving units/Etagere with tinted glass - pair Vintage
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s Scandinavian bookcase. This simple shelving system consists of a coated metal side frame on
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Retro Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
H 31.11 in W 31.5 in D 7.88 in
Swedish pine and metal shelving unit
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1960s wall-mounted bookcase. This simple shelving system consists of a metal side
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Retro Swedish pine and metal shelving unit
Swedish pine and metal shelving unit
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1960s wall bookcase. This simple shelving system consists of a coated metal side frame to
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Retro Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 7.88 in
Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
Located in Brescia, IT
black metal side frame on which a teak shelf rests. Thanks to its simple and modern lines, it fits in
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Retro Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
H 10.63 in W 30.71 in D 7.88 in
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 Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Metal Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by NVF, the Netherlands 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning metal shelving unit was made by the Dutch manufacturer NVF in the 1960's. It is made
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

American Midcentury Metal and Wood Two-Tiered Shelving Unit with Twisted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American Industrial style wood and metal shelving unit from the mid 20th century with two
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

American Midcentury Metal and Wood Two-Tiered Shelving Unit with Twisted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American Industrial style wood and metal shelving unit from the mid 20th century with two
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Industrial Metal Factory Cart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metal shelving unit on casters restored in a bare metal style finish. Handsome industrial look with
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1960s Industrial Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Industrial Metal Factory Cart
Industrial Metal Factory Cart
H 30.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
1950 Czech Metal Shelves
Located in High Point, NC
A metal shelving unit from Czechia, produced circa 1950. At a height around three feet, this short
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1950s Czech Industrial Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

1950 Czech Metal Shelves
1950 Czech Metal Shelves
H 36.6 in W 20.3 in D 19.7 in
1950s Czech Metal Shelves
Located in High Point, NC
A metal shelving unit from Czechia, produced circa 1950. At a height around three feet, this short
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Mid-20th Century Czech Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

1950s Czech Metal Shelves
1950s Czech Metal Shelves
H 41.7 in W 20.5 in D 19.7 in
1960s Czech Metal Shelves
Located in High Point, NC
This 1960s Czech Metal Shelving unit is a stunning example of industrial design, marrying
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Mid-20th Century Czech Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

1960s Czech Metal Shelves
1960s Czech Metal Shelves
H 53.1 in W 33.9 in D 15 in
Pilastro modular coat rack in metal by Tjerk Reijenga, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Metal shelving designed by Tjerk Reijenga and manufactured by Pilastro. Holland 1950. In
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1950s Spanish Rustic Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Pilastro Modular Coat Rack in Metal by Tjerk Reijenga, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Metal shelving designed by Tjerk Reijenga and manufactured by Pilastro. Holland 1950. In
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1950s Spanish Rustic Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Vintage 4-Bay Mid-Century Wall Unit by Pilastro
By Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Brooklyn, NY
detail, this modular wall system showcases a vibrant array of colorful metal shelving, adding a burst of
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

1990s Industrial Modern Metal Bookcase Tiered Shelving Unit
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Industrial Modern Tiered Shelving Unit Four Shelf Bookcase Etagere Black Metal Bookcase 36 h
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Late 20th Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

Materials

Metal

1950s Italian Wood Metal Modular Wall Shelving System Bookcase 10 Shelves
Located in Carimate, Como
A very stylish 1950s Italian shelving system. This robust and solid shelving system or bookcase
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal, Brass

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Metal
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Large Shelving System in Metal 7M
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

1920-1930s Original Vintage Metal French Bread Shelving Rack / Shop Display
Located in Markington, GB
Great industrial look, 1920-1930 original vintage French bread bakery shelving unit bread rack
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

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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1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Large Mid-Century Italian Metal and Brass Shelf / Shelving System, around 1970
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful Large Mid-Century Italian Metal and Brass Shelf / Shelving System, was made around
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal, Brass

Industrial Modular Shelving Display
Located in London, GB
A set of 18 metal cubes, which are modular, so can be combined to create shelving or used
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Late 20th Century Belgian Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Industrial Modular Shelving Display
Industrial Modular Shelving Display
H 53.15 in W 106.3 in D 17.72 in
1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado shelving Grey Metal Desk Unit with Drawer and Shelf
By Tomado, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Markington, GB
1960 retro Pilastro Tomado shelving grey metal desk unit with drawer and shelf designed by Tjerk
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

Materials

Metal

1970s Pieff Chrome Shelving
By Pieff and Co.
Located in London, Lambeth
Tinted glass with adjustable supports chrome plated and adjusting feet Large 1970s shelving in a
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

1970s Pieff Chrome Shelving
1970s Pieff Chrome Shelving
H 70.87 in W 33.86 in D 14.57 in
Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Shelving & Cabinet Storage Wall Units
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Mid Century Modern Bookcase Wall Unit AVALON a mid-century
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design
By Tomado, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Stunning Sought-After Extra Large Metal Tomado Rack: A Vintage Treasure Are you
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Vintage French Industrial Shelving Unit
Located in High Point, NC
throughout its metal mesh body recalling Golden Gate, the slope back of this vintage shelving unit gives it
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1960s French Industrial Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Vintage French Industrial Shelving Unit
Vintage French Industrial Shelving Unit
H 48.8 in W 26.4 in D 18.9 in
Abstracta Shelving Sofa Table
By Abstracta
Located in Chicago, IL
Horizontal tubular frame, sturdy to hold 3 Carrara marble slabs, sofa table or wall unit.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Carrara Marble, Metal

Abstracta Shelving Sofa Table
Abstracta Shelving Sofa Table
H 24 in W 95 in D 21.25 in
Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving or Wall Unit
By Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
!. This set is in super condition, no damage to the veneer or metal ladders. Great quality, these were
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Memphis 'Cappello' Bookcase by Susana Solano, Italy, 1989
By Memphis Milano
Located in Antwerp, BE
Metal shelving piece by artist Susana Solano, a limited edition gem from the iconic Meta Memphis
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Metal Shelving

Materials

Iron

1960s Mahogany Shelving System, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with some signs of use - variable positioning - H: 223cm W: 332cm D: 41cm
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

1960s Mahogany Shelving System, Italy
1960s Mahogany Shelving System, Italy
H 87.8 in W 130.71 in D 16.15 in
Swedish shelving unit with two shelves
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian shelves from the 1960s. This simple shelving system consists of a coated
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Swedish shelving unit with two shelves
Swedish shelving unit with two shelves
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 7.88 in
Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
to your design needs. A long shelving unit fitted with seven powder coated metal posts for SIX (6
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal, Brass

1950s Shelving System by Nils Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Neuss, NW
metal ladders in white with three shelves, two containers with sliding doors and two containers with
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1950s Swedish Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

1950s Shelving System by Nils Strinning
1950s Shelving System by Nils Strinning
H 30.71 in W 94.49 in D 11.82 in
C.1950S French Modernist Cabinet/Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
A French modernist corner cabinet/shelving unit with four adjustable shelves. The cabinet is oak
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1950s French Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

C.1950S French Modernist Cabinet/Shelving Unit
C.1950S French Modernist Cabinet/Shelving Unit
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H 94.1 in W 37.8 in D 19.3 in
Poul Cadovius Abstracta Style Stacking Shelving Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible, Mid-Century standing shelving unit or room divider. Reminiscent of Poul Cadovius
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

1960’s Vintage Teak Ladderax Bookcase Shelving
By Staples & Co. Ltd
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and practical vintage shelving unit in teak by ladderax. This was made in England
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Pair of Retro, 1960s French Shelving Units
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
One-of-a-kind pair of custom-made shelvings units, with a hooded metal top, and glass shelves
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Sheet Metal

Pair of Retro, 1960s French Shelving Units
Pair of Retro, 1960s French Shelving Units
H 67.72 in W 25.2 in D 21.26 in
Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System
By Simon Furniture, Enzo Mari
Located in Chicago, IL
Enzo Mari Dima modular wall shelving system for Simon International Dima Italy, circa 1970
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Tomado Shelving System by D. Dekker, Netherlands, 1960s
By D. Dekker 1, Tomado
Located in Verviers, BE
Tomado Shelving System by D. Dekker, Netherlands, 1960s Please don't hesitate to get in touch with
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Vintage Dutch 2-Bay Wall Unit With Desk by Pilastro
By Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Brooklyn, NY
this stunning modular wall system, adorned with colorful metal shelving that not only captures the
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Industrial Iron Reclaimed Wood Triple Shelving Cart
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large triple shelf for clothing storage or store display. Made from iron and reclaimed wood. Measure: Height 78 inches, depth 25inches, width 76 inches.
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1980s American Adirondack Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Tomado Style Industrial Shelving, by Drentea, 1960's
By Drentea
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Drentea Emmen industrial shelving with black, yellow and red shelves on black enameled
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Minimalist Modular Wall Mounted 1960's Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
Minimalist modular wall mounted shelving unit with three metal uprights and five oak veneered
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

Materials

Metal

Vintage Danish Oak Shelving System, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Oak Shelving System, 1960s. Wall unit with shelves in oak. The upright and the metal
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Oak

Vintage Danish Oak Shelving System, 1960s.
Vintage Danish Oak Shelving System, 1960s.
H 49.22 in W 101.78 in D 9.26 in
Midcentury Tomado Yellow and Blue Industrial Shelving Unit
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury TOMADO industrial shelving with yellow and blue shelves on black enameled metal wire
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Tomado Blue and Yellow Industrial Shelving Unit
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Tomado Industrial shelving with blue and yellow shelves on black enameled metal wire
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Tomado Red and Blue Industrial Shelving Unit
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury TOMADO industrial shelving with red and bright blue shelves on black enameled metal wire
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Tomado Blue and White Industrial Shelving Unit
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Tomado Industrial shelving with delft blue and white shelves on black enameled metal
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Poul Cadovius 2-Piece Abstracta Shelving Unit, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
2-Piece Abstracta shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius in Denmark around 1960. Frame with black
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Retro 1950s Tall String Wall System Shelving Unit
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Markington, GB
Retro 1950s tall string wall system shelving unit. Early string wall system in very good vintage
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Cadovius Style Wenge Wall Mount Shelving System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid-Century wenge wall-mounted shelving system in the style of Danish designer Poul Cadovius
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Aluminum

WHB 3-Bay Shelving System in black, Germany, 1960s
By WHB furniture
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Freestanding shelving system by WHB, designed and produced in Germany in the 1960s. Metal and black
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Mid-Century TOMADO Style Red and Grey Industrial Shelving Unit
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Tomado style industrial shelving with Red and Grey shelves on black enameled metal
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Mid-Century TOMADO Red Industrial Shelving Unit with Flower Sticker
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Tomado industrial shelving unit with red sheet metal shelves on black enameled wire
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

WHB Three-Bay Floating Shelving System in black, Germany, 1960s
By WHB furniture
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Floating shelving system by WHB, designed and produced in Germany in the 1960s. Metal and black
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Metal

Lips Vago 'Triennal' Bookcases or Shelving System
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Triennale' set of four shelving units or bookcases, dark green lacquered steel, Italy
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Shelving

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Steel

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Retro Metal Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of retro metal shelving on 1stDibs. A piece of retro metal shelving — often made from metal, wood and hardwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of retro metal shelving — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of retro metal shelving, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Tomado, Nils Nisse Strinning and Poul Cadovius each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of retro metal shelving that is worth considering.

How Much is a Retro Metal Shelving?

Prices for a piece of retro metal shelving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $94 and can go as high as $38,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,731.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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.

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