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Four paper objects on shelf
By Yrjö Edelmann
Located in Malmo, SE
image. And so too does Edelmann, with his wrinkled wrapping paper — storm-tossed seas that may just as
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1990s Contemporary Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Lithograph

Teak Wall Mounted Paper Towel Holder with Shelf
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage teak paper towel holder with a shelf above. Nice minimalist and multifunctional design
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Teak

Coffee Table Made In Teak & Paper Cord Shelf, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This coffee table, crafted in teak with a paper cord shelf, exemplifies Danish design from the
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Teak

Italian Alabaster Marble Sphere
Located in New York, NY
decorative object for an office, desk, shelf, library, etc. With original paper label on bottom as shown in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Pair of Mid Century French Bamboo & Rattan Wall Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original paper cord shelf liner has surface markings Each wall mounted shelf requires two screws Patina
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Vintage Cast Brass Swan Bookends, Art Deco Style
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
-purpose use: as a bookends and shelf decor pieces, as paper weights on a desk, or as decorative animal
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Mid-20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura green lacquered book shelf with brass mounts, Italy circa 1950
By Aldo Tura
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
An Aldo Tura book shelf. Green lacquered parchment with brass mounts, Italy, circa 1950 Measures
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1950s Italian Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Brass

Bill Reiter Component Sculpture #PB-8 Signed ON SALE
By Bill Reiter
Located in Dallas, TX
for desk, office or library shelf. A great paper weight as well. From the component Art Gallery by
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Shelf Paper

Bill Reiter TNT4696 Component Sculpture Signed ON SALE
By Bill Reiter
Located in Dallas, TX
or library shelf. A great paper weight as well. From The Component Art Gallery by sculptor Bill
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Shelf Paper

Mid-20th Century TV Component Sculpture #1427A on Stone. ON SALE
By Bill Reiter
Located in Dallas, TX
stone. A great display for desk, office or library shelf. A great paper weight as well. From The
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Shelf Paper

Mid-20th Century TV Component Sculpture #Bx1008 On Stone. ON SALE
By Bill Reiter
Located in Dallas, TX
on stone. A great display for desk, office or library shelf. A great paper weight as well. From The
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Shelf Paper

Rectangular Paper Mill Mahogany Shelf Parts in Italy Gold Brass Design, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rectangular paper mill mahogany shelf parts in Italy gold brass design 1950s pinecones, neoclassic
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table in Teak with Paper Cord Shelf of Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Coffee table in teak with paper cord shelf of Danish design from the 1960s. The table is in great
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Papercord, Teak

English Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Desk with Vellum Top and Semicircular Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English faux bamboo desk from the mid-20th century, with vellum top, semi-circular shelf and
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Paper

Arthur Umanoff Coffee/Cocktail Table with shelf and Drawer in Elm, Iron, & Cord
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rectangular framework in Black enameled Wrought Iron, with a drawer and shelf made of paper cord open to front
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Iron

Edward Wormley Dunbar Side Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
shelf, and a third shelf lower. Table retains original paper label and early Dunbar Bagde. Walnut on
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelf Paper

Edward Wormley Dunbar Side Table
Edward Wormley Dunbar Side Table
H 24 in W 32 in D 32 in
Edward Wormley Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
left and right sides and adjustable shelf. {Signed Dunbar paper label on backside}.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Burlap, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Cabinet
Edward Wormley Cabinet
H 32 in W 84.25 in D 18 in
Speckled Stone Biomorphic Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of olive green, brown and black. It would be a great piece to display on a library shelf, table or a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Stone

Speckled Stone Biomorphic Sculpture
Speckled Stone Biomorphic Sculpture
H 5.5 in W 3.25 in D 2.25 in
Seguso Thirteen-Piece Bath Accessory Set
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Montclair, NY
" wide by 24" long shelf and one toilet paper roll holder with cover. Sold as set. Located in SHOWPLACE
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1970s Italian Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Metal

20th Century Bronze Brass Wood French Boulle Style Sideboard, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
with working key, equipped with an internal shelf. Interior lined in paper with various tears and signs
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Brass, Bronze

John Kapel Studio Secretary Console
By John Kapel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with two brass hinges and gives way to a three drawer shelf with paper and mail sorting slots above it
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1980s American Modern Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Brass

John Kapel Studio Secretary Console
John Kapel Studio Secretary Console
H 49 in W 52.5 in D 20.5 in
Fratelli Proserpio Writing Table Teak Desk by, Italy, Mid-Century
By Fratelli Prosperio
Located in Vienna, AT
writing surface. The interior cabinet has a small shelf for Laptop, Ipad and paper and 2 small drawers
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Hardwood, Teak

Oak Cabinet / Secretary by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960's
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron, Boleslaw Danikowski
Located in Austin, TX
paper shelf is free standing and removable, was possibly added later. Listed depth dimension
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Leather, Oak, Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Writing Table Desk, American, c.1960s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
concealing a paper drawer & shelf. Estate of a UNC-Chapel Hill professor. Bronze finished brass stretchers
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Wood

Pair of Side Tables in Teak with Paper Cord Shelf of Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of side tables in teak with paper cord shelf of Danish design from the 1960s. The tables are
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Classic Mid-Century Modern Iron and Laminate Shelf / Lamp by Freda Diamond
By Freda Diamond, Baumritter
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern iron and laminate shelf / lamp by Freda Diamond for Baumritter, circa
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian Midcentury Brass Side Tables with Glass Top and Vellum Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian brass side tables from the mid-20th century, with glass top and vellum shelf
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Brass

Side Table on Wheels in Rosewood, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table on wheels in rosewood with paper cord shelf, of Danish design from the 1960s. The table
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Papercord, Rosewood

Small Bedside Table in Dark Wood by Severin Hansen and Haslev, 1960s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Small bedside table in dark wood and with a paper cord shelf by Severin Hansen for Haslev furniture
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Industrial Metal Mobile Podium or Hostess Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Industrial mobile factory shop desk or podium with top drawer and paper holder shelf
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1960s Industrial Retro Shelf Paper

Bagues Style Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Side Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Bagues. Overall height to top of final 22.5", height to top of 2nd shelf 20.5". Paper "Made in Italy
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Brass

Christian Dior Vintage Glass Desk Clock
By Christian Dior
Located in North Hollywood, CA
it as a decorative statement or desk or shelf accessory or paper weight.
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Late 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Art Glass

Blue Shelf Model “Incubo Tondo” by Rodolfo Bonetto for Artemide, 1970s
By Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Blue Shelf Model “Incubo Tondo” by Rodolfo Bonetto for Artemide, 1970s Designer - Rodolfo Bonetto
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Plastic, Paper

Vintage Wall Sconce + Parcel Shelf in the Style of Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage sculptural wall sconce with small "parcel" shelf in the style of Mathieu Mategot for
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Steel

Vintage Wood Slat Coffee Table by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
drawer and a shelf wrapped in paper rush.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Iron

Hellas Vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hellas collection was in production from 1950-1972. In very good vintage condition with minimal shelf
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Rosewood Secretaire by Erling Torvits, Danish Design 1950’s
By Erling Torvits
Located in London, GB
the rosewood. A single top shelf above a letter/small paper rack, central locking compartment with
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelf Paper

Materials

Rosewood

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Retro Shelf Paper For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal retro shelf paper for your home. Each retro shelf paper for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, paper and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect retro shelf paper — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A retro shelf paper, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made retro shelf paper over the years, but those crafted by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Aldo Tura are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Retro Shelf Paper?

Prices for a retro shelf paper can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $60 and can go as high as $75,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,960.