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Janet Schweitzer for Pace Polished Aluminum Orba Wall Mount Shelving System
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Ferndale, MI
Impressive wall system of extruded polished aluminum half cylinder uprights with full cylindrical
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
ZigZag wall shelving set by Joëlle Ferlande & François Monnet for Kappa Uginox
By Uginox, François Monnet, Joelle Ferlande, Kappa
Located in PARIS, FR
with François Monnet in the 1970s. A testament to the fusion of art and function, these wall-mounted
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 19.97 in W 19.97 in D 9.06 in
Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System
By Enzo Mari, Simon Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Enzo Mari dima modular wall shelving system for Simon International Dima Italy, circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Vintage CSS Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage George Nelson CSS Wall Mounted Shelving Unit 1960s
CSS wall unit designed by George Nelson
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
H 78.5 in W 80 in D 18.5 in
Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s
By Tomado
Located in Delft, NL
Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s
Metal frame in black, two
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 27.17 in W 0.52 in D 7.88 in
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s.
This piece is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 88.19 in W 95.28 in D 14.97 in
606 Shelving system, Dieter Rams for Vitsœ
By Dieter Rams
Located in Neuss, NW
Modular 606 shelving system by Dieter Rams for Vitsœ from the 1960s. High-quality construction
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Mikado Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Mikado Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by Carla Baz
Dimensions: D 40 X D 200 X H 200 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Marble
String Shelving System by Nisse Strinning for String, 1949
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Scandinavian Design String shelving system designed by Nisse Strinning for String, 1949
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wire
Elemen Shelving Solid Walnut Shelving System, Custom Arrangements Possible
By KLN Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Elemen shelving system features solid walnut shelving with a gem cut edge, joined with single
Category
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Large Wall Hanging Shelving Unit in Solid Maple by Elliott Marks
Located in Glendale, CA
Solid maple shelving unit that hangs from wall and ready to ship. Installation instructions and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Shelves and Wall Cab...
Materials
Maple
USM Haller Shelving RE119
By Paul Schaerer, Usm Haller, Fritz Haller
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L.
Perforated panels elevated. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome, Steel
USM Shelving Q118 Storage System
By Usm Haller, Paul Schaerer, Fritz Haller
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L.
With two drop down doors, cable cut out and one drawer. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome, Steel
USM Shelving R2 Storage System
By Paul Schaerer, Fritz Haller, Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L.
With two drop down doors and two drawers. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated stee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Finn Juhl Wall Shelving for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare modular shelving system. Six birch open front cabinets and two cabinets with teak sliding
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Shelves
Materials
Birch
USM Haller Shelving R1 Storage System
By Paul Schaerer, Fritz Haller, Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L.
With two drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
an excellent small library, wall display, or bookcase.
In great condition for its age with honest
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Solid Brass and chrome with glass shelving unit
By Renato Zevi
Located in Toronto, ON
Solid Chrome and brass/bronze two toned shelf with up to 6 glass shelves. This solid and sturdy shelf features two metals: chrome and brass. The chrome has minimal patina. The brass ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Nils Jonsson Mid Century Rosewood Shelving system, magnificent condition.
By Nils Jonsson
Located in Nantwich, GB
An impressive Rosewood Domi 9 Modular Shelving System, designed by Nils Jonsson for Troeds in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
H 72.84 in W 99.61 in D 15.75 in
Brutalist Oak Wooden Shelving Unit Brut Bibliothèque by Mokko Amsterdam
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Brut Bibliothèque takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture. Designed by Aad Bos and crafted in the Netherlands.
Mokko is an Amsterdam based design studio with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Walnut
H 75.6 in W 11.82 in D 74.81 in
Danish Modern Teak & Glass Shelving System Abstracta by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Odense, DK
were based on a groundbreaking wall-mounted shelving concept, where the idea was to move the furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 51.19 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Ladder Street Shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in Whiskey Lacquered Oak and Bluestone
By Yabu Pushelberg
Located in Toronto, ON
This ladder street shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in mist matte lacquered oak is paired with Belgian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Limestone
H 78.75 in W 120.08 in D 14.97 in
Ladder Street Shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in Black Stained Oak and Marble
By Yabu Pushelberg
Located in Toronto, ON
This ladder street shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in black pepper stained matte oak is paired with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 78.75 in W 120.08 in D 14.97 in
Ladder Street Shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in Mist Lacquered Oak and Marble
By Yabu Pushelberg
Located in Toronto, ON
This ladder street shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in mist matte lacquered oak is paired with Belgian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 78.75 in W 120.08 in D 14.97 in
Ladder Street Shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in Nude Lacquered Oak and Marble
By Yabu Pushelberg
Located in Toronto, ON
This ladder street shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in nude brushed ultra matte lacquered oak is paired
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 78.75 in W 120.08 in D 14.97 in
Ladder Street Shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in Mist Lacquered Oak and Bluestone
By Yabu Pushelberg
Located in Toronto, ON
This ladder street shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in mist matte lacquered oak is paired with Belgian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Limestone
H 78.75 in W 120.08 in D 14.97 in
Ladder Street Shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in Nude Lacquered Oak and Bluestone
By Yabu Pushelberg
Located in Toronto, ON
This Ladder Street shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in nude brushed ultra matte lacquered oak is paired
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Limestone
H 78.75 in W 120.08 in D 14.97 in
Ladder Street Shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in Black Stained Oak and Bluestone
By Yabu Pushelberg
Located in Toronto, ON
This ladder street shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in black pepper stained matte oak is paired with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Limestone
H 78.75 in W 120.08 in D 14.97 in
Ladder Street Shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in Whiskey Lacquered Oak and Marble
By Yabu Pushelberg
Located in Toronto, ON
Carrara marble accents.
The ladder street shelving unit by Yabu Pushelberg also rests on a foundation
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 78.75 in W 120.08 in D 14.97 in
Poul Cadovius For Royal System Cado Danish Rosewood Four Bay Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Peabody, MA
Royal System “Cado” four bay wall unit in rosewood, designed by Poul Cadovius circa 1960s, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Ladder Street Shelving Unit by Yabu Pushelberg in Ivory Oak and Carrara Marble
By Yabu Pushelberg
Located in Toronto, ON
This ladder street shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in ivory ultra matte lacquered oak is paired with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 78.75 in W 120.08 in D 14.97 in
Pair 1950s Mid Century Modern Fully Mirrored Trinket Box Wall Mirrors w/ Shelves
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very Unique Pair of Mid Century Modern Fully Mirrored Trinket Box Wall Mirrors. You open the door
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
H 12 in W 2.5 in D 12 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
1970's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wall Shelving Unit Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-century Modern shelf for sale. It was manufactured in the 1970's by Dunbar, and designed by Edward Wormley. It has a lower credenza with cabinets and a drawer and shelves...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Burl
Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare Industrial Italian wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Mid Century Rosewood Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish Mid Century rosewood wall system, circa 1960's. Modular cabinetry and shelving make this
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Studio Pepe For Ivan Redaelli Hill Steel Wall Unit With Leather Shelving
By Studiopepe
Located in Bridgeport, CT
brown leather surface. Very stable, the wall unit may be used effectively as a wall or free-standing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Vintage 1960 Kai Kristansen Teak Wall System
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Emeryville, CA
Kai Kristiansen's wall system, also known as the "FM wall system," is a modular shelving and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System
By Enzo Mari, Simon Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Enzo Mari Dima modular wall shelving system for Simon International Dima Italy, circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Kai Kristiansen FM Rosewood Wall Unit #2
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
-Reolsystem is a fully interchangeable wall mount shelving system. Crafted in rosewood, each section measures
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Wood
Extra-Large Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare Industrial Italian wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Shelving System / Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Sweden, 1960
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Schagen, NL
This exceptional three section shelving system was manufactured in pinewood, circa the 1960s By
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 109.06 in D 13.39 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller 3 Bay Omni System Mid Century Shelving Wall Unit
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An Omni system wall unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller. A gorgeous mid century modern wall
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 90 in W 76.75 in D 13.75 in
1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly versatile and functional Cado wall unit in walnut by Danish designer Poul Cadovius.
We
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Antique European Black Forest Carved Wall Shelf Plate Display Rack German
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique European Black Forest Carved Wall Shelf Plate Display Rack German.
Direct from Europe
Category
Antique 1890s German Black Forest Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 10 in
‘Rosewood Cabinet’ Patterned Wall-Mounted Wood Cabinet, Schimmel and Schweikle
Located in Antwerp, BE
shelving in the shape of a branch, so perfectly tree-like that it replicates itself; the branches organic
Category
2010s Dutch Other Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 15.75 in W 20.87 in D 12.21 in
Elysée Shelving System by Pierre Paulin for MAGIS
By Pierre Paulin, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The modular shelving system Elysée was born from the collaboration between Magis and the French
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shelves
Materials
Plywood
Tjerk Reijenga Shelving Wall Unit by Pilastro, Holland, 1960
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro, Tomado
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful and large shelving wall system/ bookcase with multiple possibilities of display. Designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Shelves
Materials
Metal, Cut Steel
Climb, Birchwood, Black Wires by Bashko Trybek for La Chance
Located in FR
Climb is an ingenious shelving system made of beveled wooden boards supported by metal wires
Category
2010s French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Wall Mounted "Hypótila" Shelving brushed aluminium Spanish Design
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, Lluis Clotet
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Hypostila modular shelving unit was designed in 1979 by Lluis Clotet and Oscar Tusquets to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 78.75 in W 98.43 in D 10.24 in
Climb, Walnut-Black Wires, by Bashko Trybek for La Chance
Located in FR
Climb is an ingenious shelving system made of beveled wooden boards supported by metal wires
Category
2010s French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Shelving Storage Expandable Wall Unit Modular Custom Bookcase System
By Tim Byrne
Located in Oakville, CT
Custom modular shelving storage bookcase system by Get Back Inc. In the vintage Industrial style
Category
2010s American Industrial Shelves
Materials
Metal, Steel
Monument, Natural Ash Wood by Mathieu Girard for La Chance
By M. Girard
Located in FR
Monument is a collection of shelving units that combines wood and marble. This piece was imagined
Category
2010s French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Climb, Walnut-Black Wires, Mega by Bashko Trybek for La Chance
Located in FR
Climb is an ingenious shelving system made of beveled wooden boards supported by metal wires.
The
Category
2010s French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
1960s Shelving System Wall Shelf Designed by Richard Neutra
By Richard Neutra
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare clamping column shelf from the 1960s in walnut veneer. The system was designed by austro-american architect Richard Neutra and was produced in a limited edition for some of his ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Shelves
Materials
Metal
Cabinet of Curiosities Sculptural Wall Shelving Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden drawer.
Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950.
Olot has a long tradition in the produc...
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Modern Religious Items
Materials
Plaster, Wood
No Reserve
H 15.36 in W 17.52 in D 8.27 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Orba Shelving System by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Hanover, MA
elm burl wall mounted credenza which we also have available separately.
This wall mounted shelving
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Grey Wall Mounted Hypótila Shelving with Silver Aluminium Finish EX4
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, Lluis Clotet
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Hypostila modular shelving unit was designed in 1979 by Lluis Clotet and Oscar Tusquets to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 82.68 in W 157.49 in D 9.85 in
Wall Mounted Modular Shelving "Hypóstila" Brushed Aluminium by Oscar Tusquets
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, Lluis Clotet
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Hypostila modular shelving unit was designed in 1979 by Lluis Clotet and Oscar Tusquets to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 78.75 in W 98.43 in D 10.24 in
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Shelving For Walls For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of shelving for walls available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct shelving for walls — often made from metal, wood and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 60 antique and vintage shelving for walls at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Shelving for walls have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Industrial shelving for walls are consistently popular styles. Shelving for walls have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB and Poul Cadovius are consistently popular.
How Much are Shelving For Walls?
Prices for shelving for walls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, shelving for walls begin at $94 and can go as high as $33,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,521.
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.
Questions About Shelving For Walls
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Typically, the best way to hang wall shelves on a wall is through the studs. The studs are the strong vertical beams that form the frames of walls. You can locate them using a tool called a stud finder. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wall shelves.
- What is a shelving unit?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A shelving unit is a flexible piece of furniture with shelves that can be rearranged to accommodate various objects such as books, collectibles, sculptures and other items for display. It can also feature dividers and can be moved or adjusted for added functionality. Shop a collection of antique and vintage shelving units and shelves on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Storage shelves need to be large enough to properly and safely hold items but not too large that items will get lost or hidden behind each other. In a garage 12” is a good depth for smaller items and 16” for larger items.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are several ways to mount floating shelves. The best mounting options include using floating shelf brackets, installing cleats, or placing figure eights.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Tempered glass is used most often for shelving. It is five to six times stronger than ordinary glass and provides better protection and safety. Shop a variety of vintage and antique tempered glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Typically, 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.
- What is a wall bracket?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A wall bracket is a support that projects from a wall to hold something, like a shelf.
- What is a wall hanger?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A wall hanger is a type of tapestry or decoration hung directly on a wall. There is a broad range of wall decorations on 1stDibs for sale.
- What is a wall frieze?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A wall frieze is a patterned or ornate band that extends around the room's perimeter. During the Victorian era, it became fashionable to integrate a frieze in interior design rather than as an exterior adornment. Friezes are frequently close to the top of the wall and help to balance a room by making an especially tall wall appear shorter. Shop a collection of antique and vintage wall friezes from top sellers and makers around the world on 1stDibs.
- What are wall pockets?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wall pockets are decorative wall décor made out of porcelain, pottery or glass. The decorations feature hollow interiors and flat backs, allowing you to hang them on the wall and use them as a planter or storage container. Shop a variety of wall pockets on 1stDibs.
- What are modular walls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Modular walls are free-standing outdoor wall systems made from posts and panels. These walls are commonly used as residential fencing, acoustic barriers or even retaining walls.
- How does a wall barometer work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021The Barometer is a scientific instrument used to measure air pressure in a certain environment. The barometer has a flattened metal cylinder that looks like a silver disc inside its construction, which is filled with a partial vacuum. As the pressure in the air increases, the disc gets crushed and as air pressure decreases the disc expands. This movement of the disc is transformed into the reading of the black barometer needle under the glass.
- What is a pottery wall pocket?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pottery wall pocket is a hanging piece of pottery meant to hold anything, from papers to flowers. The most collectable are vintage pockets meant for housing plants, usually ceramic to keep the water in. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique pottery wall pockets from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a plug in wall sconce?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A plug-in wall sconce is perfect for upgrading the lighting of the room without investing in hardwired fixtures. It can be easily mounted on a wall without having to call an electrician for rewiring purposes. This sconce will amazingly blend with traditional as well as contemporary décor. Shop a range of antique and vintage plug-in wall sconces on 1stDibs.
- What is giclée wall art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Giclée wall art is a type of museum-quality art print. Producing giclée prints involves spraying tiny drops of highly pigmented ink onto paper or canvas. The end result is a high-resolution image that helps to preserve the texture and color of original works of art. On 1stDibs, find a range of giclée wall art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What the panels used to decorate walls are called depends on their design. Generally, the panels go by the name wainscoting. Beadboard is one of the most common types and features vertical grooves along its surface. Shop a range of antique and vintage wall panels on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The most popular types of wallcoverings include wallpaper, paint, tiles and wood paneling. Of those four, paint is probably the go-to because it’s quite easy to do.
- What is a regulator wall clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A regulator wall clock is a wall-mounted clock invented in the late 18th century. These types of clocks are weight-driven, regulated by a swinging pendulum.
- What are foldable walls called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Foldable walls are called partition walls or movable partition walls. They can be used as privacy screens or for breaking up a space into separate areas for different activities like dining and socializing. Due to their function, some people also refer to partition walls as room dividers. Shop a collection of partition walls on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024The difference between a sconce and a wall lamp is that a sconce is a type of wall lamp or wall lighting fixture. The term sconce is usually used to refer to a decorative lighting fixture whereas a wall lamp might refer to recessed lighting, spotlights or track lighting.
Usually installed in pairs or groups, sconces are decorative fixtures used to light hallways, or placed on either side of a door or bed. In addition to ambient illumination, they can provide upward or downward directional lighting, or both.
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