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Art Deco Shelf Unit
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Art Deco shelf unit that was used in a shop for exposed stuff.
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Metal
Corner Shelf Unit, 1800s, Antique
Located in London, England
Pine corner shelf unit / wotnot in original black paint finish.
England Circa 1850.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Corner Cupboards
Materials
Pine
Poul Cadovius, Shelf Unit, 1968
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Shelf unit - Poul Cadovius - Circa 1968
Midnight blue teak and melamine
3 shelves
Measures
Category
Vintage 1960s European Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Chrome And Glass Modernist Etagere Shelf Unit
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern chrome and glass shelf unit that could be used as an etagere.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Early 20th Century Wooden Shelf Unit Industrial
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A large early 20th century Italian softwood shelf unit. Probably from a Industrial background this
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Shelves
Materials
Softwood
Handcrafted Postmodern Shelf Unit
Located in London, GB
are bold visual pieces of furniture that are also highly practical.
The Postmodern shelf units or end
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern End Tables
Materials
Oak
Frederick Weinberg Iron and Glass Shelf Unit with Lamp
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Ferndale, MI
Frederick Weinberg iron and glass shelf unit with lamp.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Double Shelf Unit in Metal from Strafor, 1930s
By Strafor
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Shelf Unit in Metal from Strafor, 1930s
Industrial - 1930s - Mid-Century
Strafor shelf around 1930
Category
20th Century Industrial Shelves
Materials
Metal
Pair of Stained Wicker Shelf Units with Three Glass Shelves
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
The pair of stained wicker shelf units with glass shelves will provide a
unique display of special
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wicker, Glass
Riley 3 Shelf Unit by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Riley 3 shelf unit by Dare Studio, 2018
Dimensions: H 91.1 cm, D 40 cm, W 180 cm
Materials
Category
2010s British Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Riley 5 Shelf Unit by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Riley 5 shelf unit by Dare Studio, 2018
Dimensions: H 164.5 cm, D 40 cm, W 180 cm
Materials
Category
2010s British Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Zanotta Joy Rotating 7 Shelf Unit in Black Medium Density Fiberboard
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Joy Rotating 7 Shelf Unit in Black Medium Density Fiberboard by Achille Castiglioni
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shelves
Materials
Steel
Zanotta Joy Rotating 5 Shelf Unit in Burgundy Medium Density Fiberboard
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Joy Rotating 5 Shelf Unit in Burgundy Medium Density Fiberboard by Achille Castiglioni
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 51.97 in W 33.08 in D 11.82 in
Mid Century Modern Contemporary Recycled Wrought Iron Shelf Unit Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
together making a simple shelf unit a conversation piece.
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Shelf Unit by Carlo de Carli, 70s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Medesano, Parma
Introducing this stunning White Lacquered Wooden Shelf Unit and Library created by the legendary
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Glass and Polished Stainless Steel Shelf Unit Style of Pace
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Ferndale, MI
Glass and polished stainless steel shelf unit possibly pace. Five 3/8 thick glass shelves plus top
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Stainless Steel
Schönbuch 'Telefonkonsole' Wall-Mounted Shelf Unit Console with Pen Holders
By Verner Panton, Joe Colombo
Located in London, GB
Schönbuch (manufacturer), Germany
‘Telefonkonsole’ (telephone console) wall-mounted shelf unit
Category
Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Plywood
H 4.73 in W 24.22 in D 11.82 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Shelf Unit with Brass Edges
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1960s small standing shelf unit is made of mahogany and features two
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
1950’s Large Chemists Birch Display Cabinet, Shelf Unit
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950?s large chemists birch display cabinet shelf unit
1950?s large chemists birch display
Category
Vintage 1950s German Shelves
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Modular Oak & Plexiglass Shelf Unit, Finland, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
One-of-a-kind modular oak & plexiglass shelf unit, Finland, 1960s. Unknown maker but as far as we
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Plexiglass, Oak
Macassar Ebony Modern Shelf Unit with Bronze Pulls from Costantini, Zeno
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
This stunning shelf unit is shown in a Macassar Ebony frame with ebonized doors and custom bronze
Category
2010s Argentine Shelves
Materials
Bronze
Pop art Post modern Pink Gloss Laminate floating wall mounted shelf unit
By Memphis Milano
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful post modern custom made bubblegum pink gloss laminate floating wall mounted shelf unit
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Wire Rack Shelf Unit Ball Finials Tony Paul MINT!
By Paul McCobb, Tony Paul
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage Mid Century Modern Wire Rack Shelf Unit Ball Finials Tony Paul MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel, Wire
Industrial Brushed Steel Gymnasium Wall Mount Shelf Unit Coat Rack
Located in Brooklyn, NY
gymnasium, shelf unit coat rack. The unit features three graduated shelves; two of steel mesh and one solid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Mid century danish modern tall wide credenza with bookcase shelf unit
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Denmark.
Top shelf unit and lower credenza is all (1) unit.
Entire unit measures 72” x 20” x 84” high
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Chrome Cane White Wall Shelf Unit by DUX of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Swedish chrome Cane white wall shelf unit cabinet by DUX of Sweden. Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 83 in W 57 in D 16.5 in
shelf unit italian national walnut of 1970 made by company mobilia
By Mobilia
Located in Medesano, Parma
Step into the 70's with our Italian National Walnut Shelf Unit, crafted by Mobilia Company! A
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Mid century danish modern sideboard credenza with bookcase shelf unit by Lovig
By Lovig Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful mid century Danish modern credenza with shelf unit designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 70 in W 47.25 in D 18 in
modular floor to ceiling CSS shelf unit Design George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
modular Herman Miller CSS Shelf unit
designed by George Nelson.
Herman Miller 1970ies edition in
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 105.52 in W 68.51 in D 27.96 in
Swedish 1930s Wall shelf unit
Located in New York, NY
Charming Swedish 1930s Wooden Wall shelf uni. L shaped with two wooden levels and curvy edges at
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Mid century danish modern credenza flip down desk bookcase shelf unit by Lovig
By Lovig Dansk
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful mid century Danish modern credenza with flip down desk and shelf unit designed by Lovig
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 70 in W 47.25 in D 18 in
1950's Mid Century Glass and Iron Display Shelf Unit after Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg, Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Large Mid Century vitrine, shelf unit, etagere constructed of iron and glass, in the style of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
Tramp Art Shell Embedded Wall Shelf Unit
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage "Tramp Art" wall shelf made of wood with imbedded sea shells, circa 1940s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Shell, Wood
William IV Whatnot Mahogany Bookcase Shelf Unit
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Mahogany Whatnot.
Standing on brass castors and turned feet.
1 x Cupboard with original brass lock.
The 3 upper shelves supported by turned columns.
Category
Vintage 1980s William IV Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Ebonised Whatnot Etagere Shelf Unit with Gallery Top, English
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Striking 19th Century Ebonised Whatnot Shelf Unit with Gallery Top
Antique English, circa 1880
This
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Shelves
Materials
Beech
Poul Cadovius Cado Teak Wall Shelf Units, 'Three Pieces'
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three Poul Cado wall units.
One is a three drawer cabinet measures - 30"W x 16"D x 18"H
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Cabinet And Shelf Units
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
in rosewood with two ebonized shelves and two shelf or display units with chrome reveals and glass
Category
Vintage 1970s American Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
1970s Danish Modern Teak Compact Media / Vinyl Shelf Unit
Located in Charleston, SC
For your growing collection of vinyl albums, we offer this ingenious space-saving cabinet. Store your vinyl in the compartments below and feature your stereo set up on top. The piece...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Teak
Antique Wooden Wall Cabinet Shelf Unit Modernist Style, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Shelves designed by an unknown designer in modernist style, circa 1940 Manufactured in France. Materials: Wood. Metal. In good original condition, with minor wear consiste...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Pine
Colourful Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Välipala Modular Shelf Unit, HMN 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Hiort af Ornäs designed this type shelf in the 1950s. It is called the `Välipala hylly' in Finnish
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch, Teak
H 66.15 in W 61.03 in D 18.9 in
Kajsa & Nisse Strinning White Laminate 4 bay String wire wall shelf unit Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Kajsa & Nisse Strinning White Laminate 4 bay String wire wall unit circa 1970 Sweden
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 80 in W 134 in D 12 in
Mid-Century Pilastro Double Wide Section Wall Shelf Unit with Desk and Cabinet
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro double wide enameled metal wall shelving unit. This unit features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 59 in W 78.375 in D 14.5 in
A Large Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs White Välipala Modular Shelf Unit, HMN 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Hiort af Ornäs designed this type shelf in the 1950s. It is called the `Välipala hylly` in Finnish
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch, Teak
H 64.57 in W 120.08 in D 18.51 in
Repeat Flexible Shelf Right Unit, by Welling / Ludvik from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Flexible shelf unit that can be mounted on the wall and offers endless possibilities for simple and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Steel
H 12.21 in W 28.35 in D 9.45 in
Repeat Flexible Shelf Left Unit, by Welling / Ludvik from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Flexible shelf unit that can be mounted on the wall and offers endless possibilities for simple and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Steel
H 12.21 in W 28.35 in D 9.45 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Solid Pine Wall Shelf by Borge Mogensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wall mount shelf unit made of solid pine, crafted with a finger joint along the bottom edges.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Two Shelf Woven and Metal Grape Design Wall Hanging Unit circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Lovely two shelf woven and metal grape design wall hanging unit. The woven material is possibly
Category
Mid-20th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Seagrass
Corteccia Wall Unit in Black Finish by Andrea Salvetti & Mogg
By Andrea Salvetti, Mogg
Located in New York, NY
"Corteccia is a wall shelf unit by Andrea Salvetti for Mogg, made of veneered with slabs of cedar
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Corteccia Wall Unit in Natural Finish by Andrea Salvetti & Mogg
By Mogg, Andrea Salvetti
Located in New York, NY
"Corteccia is a wall shelf unit by Andrea Salvetti for Mogg, made of veneered with slabs of cedar
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Habitat Pop Shelf & Hanger, 1970s, Red Metal, for Bathroom, Entrance, 3 Avail
By Sir Terence Conran, Habitat International
Located in London, GB
Habitat 'Pop' shelf unit, c. 1980s.
Red lacquered metal with integrated finger-like towel or coat
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 4.73 in W 25.6 in D 6.3 in
Claude Vassal French 50s Book shelf Cabinet
By Claude Vassal
Located in Westport, CT
Claude Vassal Rare and Unusual 1950's Tall Multiple Colored Glass panel Cabinet Book shelf Unit
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Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
White Wicker Wall Shelf
Located in Bradenton, FL
A white bamboo and wicker wall shelf unit. A bamboo frame supports two wicker shelves secured with
Category
Late 20th Century American Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
ICF Padova Steel and Teak Wood Office Shelf, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian office shelf unit edited by ICF Padova in the 1970s. It consists of steel frame structure
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Tall Bamboo and Rattan What Not Shelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Tall Bamboo and Rattan What Not Shelf
This is a free standing 4 sided Shelf Unit , made in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Modern Circular Étagère Display Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Mid-Century Modern shelf unit includes smoked glass shelves in an x-style frame, ideal
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Wicker and Glass Shelving Unit, France, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
French Bohemian Wicker shelf unit from the late mid-century.
It consists of a metal frame and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vintage Bamboo Tiki Style Swivel Shop Display Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
style shelf unit features a swivel base that allows for product rotation. Please confirm item location
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
"Nudes with Lyres, " Rare, Limited Edition Wall Shelf with Symbolist Prints
By Adolfo Magrini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extraordinarily rare, this rosewood and brass shelf unit incorporates a pair of Symbolist/Art
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 10.5 in W 10 in D 2.5 in
Arts and Crafts Oak Wall Hanging Shelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Oak Wall Hanging Shelf
This charming little shelf unit has 3 open shelves and
Category
Antique 1890s Arts and Crafts Shelves
Materials
Oak
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Shelf Units For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of shelf units for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all shelf units available were constructed with great care. There are 2844 antique and vintage shelf units for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 402 modern editions to choose from as well. Shelf units have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Shelf units made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Poul Cadovius, Nils Nisse Strinning and String Design AB each produced beautiful shelf units that are worth considering.
How Much are Shelf Units?
Prices for shelf units start at $83 and top out at $177,949 with the average selling for $2,946.
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.
Questions About Shelf Units
- What is a shelf unit?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A shelf unit is a piece of storage furniture that can be adjusted to fit objects or collectibles for display of varying sizes . Shelving units can be made of different materials, but the most popular is wood. Find a collection of antique and vintage shelving units on 1stDibs.
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