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An Italian Wood Bookshelf or Console Table, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A three-tier ash wood shelving unit or console with a columnar support with brass details, resting
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Brass
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 Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
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 Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian shelf from the 1960s.
An original, Scandinavian-style shelf, consisting of a black metal side frame on which a teak shelf rests.
Thanks to its simple and moder...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Black Wood Modular Shelving Storage Unit
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A large black shelving unit. This versatile shelving unit is a great addition to any room. Its very
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Late 20th Century Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood
Compact modular shelving unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W48 D14 H24
Vintage compact modualr unit that has been lightly refinshed with new top coats added
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood
Book Case - Shelving Unit
Located in Hellerup, DK
Cool vintage tall chrome book case from 1960-1970s. There are 4 smoke colored glass shelves and 1 wooden shelf, all movable, in each book case. At the moment we have 4 pieces on stoc...
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1960s French Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Midcentury Gilbert Rohde Shelving Unit
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
1950s Gilbert Rohde shelving unit with black interior and clean lines. Shelf unit height can be
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood
Rattan Folding Room Divider Shelving Unit
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Large rattan shelving unit features a 4-piece folding frame with 4 shelves. Good condition with
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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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1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood
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 Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
Luca Meda Shelving Unit, Molteni, Italy, c1970
By Luca Meda, Molteni & C
Located in London, GB
design contributed to his refined design sensibilities.
This wall mounted shelving unit is extremely
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood
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 Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
H 46.5 in W 53.5 in D 16 in
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 Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
H 46.5 in W 53.5 in D 16 in
1970s Brown Suede and Brass Shelving Unit
By Jacques Charpentier, Willy Rizzo, Pierre Cardin
Located in Garnerville, NY
A spectacular three tiered suede and brass shelving unit. Wrapped brown suede (Nubuck?) shelves
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1970s Unknown Post-Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Shelving Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern shelving unit featuring beautiful burl wood top and bottom with sculpted chrome
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Chrome
Shelving System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Vienna, AT
Large wall unit, shelving system by Cado Denmark designed by Poul Cadovius in 1958.
This shelving
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Hardwood, Softwood
Shelving Unit, Italian Manufactory, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large shelf made of wedge-shaped partitions with individually placeable glass shelves.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood, Glass
Vintage Three Tier Intricate Inlay Corner Shelving Unit
Located in Seattle, WA
This Shelving unit Features a Bright White Floral Motif. Possibly She’ll Inlay , Possibly From
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Shelving Unit with Sliding Glass Doors
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern shelving unit features pressed wood construction, teak veneer with original
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Teak
Mid-century Italian Bookcase Or Shelving Unit, 1960's
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
A unique 1960’s bookcase or shelving unit. Italian designer manufacturing, consisting out of a
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Brass
Hans Hove & Palle Petersen Danish Modern Shelving Unit Credenza
By Hans Hove & Palle Petersen, Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
3-piece Shelving Unit by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen for Christian Linneberg. Credenza or Console
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Room Divider Wall Unit Shelving
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Room Divider Wall Unit Shelving
This wall unit measures: 54 wide x
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood
Jim Partridge and Liz Walmsley Bookcase/ Shelving Unit, 1987
By Jim Partridge and Liz Walmsley
Located in London, GB
Jim Partridge (1953-) and Liz Walmsley (1952-) started collaborating in 1986. Carved from blocks of green oak and then scorched to give it a striking deep black finish, this bookcase...
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1980s British Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood
Ettore Sottsass Essetre Shelving Unit for Poltronova, 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Padova, IT
antithesis of consumer appeal. Gel-coated fiberglass structure with lacquered wood shelves.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Fiberglass
Philippe Starck John Ild Model Shelving Unit, circa 1977, France.
By Philippe Starck
Located in Brussels, BE
Philippe Starck John Ild model self-carying shelving unit for Disform, circa 1977, France.
5 black
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1970s French Post-Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's.
4 wooden shelves with a black painted metal system and brass feet.
It is very easy to disassemble with 8...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal, Brass
Franco Albini 4-Unit Shelving System for Poggi, Italy 1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful, 4-unit wide shelving system desined by Franco Albini, manufactured by Poggi in Italy
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1960s Italian Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern 2pc Modular Shelving Unit with Finished Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern two piece modular shelving unit features hardwood construction, free
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood
Large Wall Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
Large wall shelving unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s. The string wall system was designed
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
Pierre Chapo B30 shelving unit in Elm France 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
own workshop in France, ca 1960. Built with solid elm wood, it features six sturdy shelves with a rich
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Elm
Lovely 3 Tier Vintage Bamboo Shelving Unit with Faux Painted Shelves
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pretty bamboo and wood vintage open shelving unit having 3 tiers that are faux painted with flowers
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1950s American Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Vintage Open Bookcase, Asian, Shelving Unit, Regency Colonial Revival, C.1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage open bookcase. An Asian, stained Hevea and cast iron shelving unit in Regency and
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1980s Asian Regency Revival Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Iron
H 46.86 in W 33.47 in D 14.38 in
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's.
Wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system.
It is very easy to disassemble.
We work wit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's.
4 wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system.
It is very easy to disassemble.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's.
5 wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system.
It is very easy to disassemble.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
Arthur Umanoff Iron Obelisk Pyramid-Form Freestanding Shelving Unit/Etagere
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarcely seen sculptural wrought iron shelving unit designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 70 in W 17 in D 17.25 in
Elegant Mid Century Shelving unit Model E60 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
Elegant shelving unit Model E60 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. The shelves can be moved up
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood
H 9.06 in W 32.68 in D 11.82 in
1970's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wall Shelving Unit Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
that sits on top of the credenza with glass inserts. It's made of burl wood and mahogany with a dark
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Glass, Burl
Modern Chrome & Glass Arched Etagere Display Shelving Unit, Mid-20th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
inches.
Additional information:
Materials: Wood
Color: Gold
Period: Early 20th century
Styles
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Mid-20th Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Chrome
Large Retro Vintage Desk Plus Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
Large retro vintage desk plus shelving unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s the string wall
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 22.84 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller 3 Bay Omni System Mid Century Shelving Wall Unit
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
unit featuring sleek, brushed aluminum framing, and walnut shelving. This piece has been recently
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood
H 90 in W 76.75 in D 13.75 in
Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, First Year of Production
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Paul Evans 'Sculpted Bronze Series' wall unit acquired from the original owner who acquired it from
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Bronze
H 78.5 in W 54 in D 15 in
Post - Modern "John IId" Shelving Unit by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1980
By Philippe Starck
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
The "John IId" shelving unit was designed by Philippe Starck for Disform in 1890 . It’s a modular
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1980s Post-Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
H 86.62 in W 42.13 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Pair of Teak effect Bedside Tables shelving units by Schreiber, 70s
By Schreiber
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
, finished in a teak effect laminated wood with solid brass handles
These units are perfect for anyone who
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Brass
H 49.22 in W 18.59 in D 15.36 in
Olinto Shelving Unit by Kazuhide Takahama for B&B Italia / C&B Italia, 1960s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Six-module cabinet in lacquered wood with height-adjustable shelves. Manufactured by B&B Italia
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1960s Italian Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 90.56 in W 159.06 in D 13 in
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s.
This piece is
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
H 88.19 in W 95.28 in D 14.97 in
1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
1948. This three-bay teak shelving system offers a wide variety of storage and display options. The set
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
H 77.96 in W 96.86 in D 14.57 in
Calligaris Wall Unit. Glass Shelves, Aluminum Frame, Wood Drawer. Signed.
By Calligaris
Located in Kansas City, MO
Single Bay wall shelving unit by Calligaris, Italy, 1970s. Each piece of glass is signed
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Aluminum
H 86.5 in W 43.5 in D 18.5 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Teak Wood Modular Unit, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
wood in a warm shade of brown. It is mounted on high, black legs. This unit has a lockable cabinet with
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 68.9 in W 65.75 in D 14.97 in
Midcentury Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish midcentury free-standing wall unit with shelving. Please confirm item location with dealer
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Teak Wood Wall Unit with Adjustable Height Restyled by RETRO4M
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a captivating vintage Italian teak wood wall unit that seamlessly blends timeless
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 118.12 in W 31.5 in D 14.97 in
Børge Mogensen 4 Paneled Shelving and Storage Cabinet in Wood and Glass
By Børge Mogensen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A teak Scandinavian Modern wall unit designed by Børge Mogensen, Sweden. Features adjustable
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Teak
H 73.25 in W 106 in D 18.13 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 Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Large Shelving Display
Located in London, GB
A large display shelving unit.
Italy, c1960s.
Good quality, combining form and function
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Etageres, Wall Unit or Book Shelves
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning transitional pair of matching shelving units from the 1970's. They feature burl wood
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood, Burl
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 Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Nickel
Restored Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood Wall Unit with Black Leather & Steel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unit. This piece is a perfect blend of vintage allure and modern sophistication, crafted from high
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome, Metal
1960s Wall unit, Kai Kristiansen
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler from the 1960s. The high-quality
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Teak
IKEA – Guide – Shelve Unit – Niels Gammelgaard – 1980s
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
Shelving System Guide by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea in 1985. The metal structure is in grey
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1980s European Retro Wood Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood
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Retro Wood Shelving Unit For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic retro wood shelving unit available at 1stDibs. Each retro wood shelving unit for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and ash. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect retro wood shelving unit — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A retro wood shelving unit, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Nils Nisse Strinning, Broyhill Brasilia and Gouda Den Boer each produced at least one beautiful retro wood shelving unit that is worth considering.
How Much is a Retro Wood Shelving Unit?
Prices for a retro wood shelving unit can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $553 and can go as high as $12,995, while the average can fetch as much as $1,686.
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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