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Modular Shelving in Travertine, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Modular Shelving in Travertine, 1970s
Measurement in cm:
Long slab : 130 x 27
Short slab
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Travertine
405 A Sculptural Shelving by Turbina
Located in Geneve, CH
405 A Sculptural Shelving by Turbina
Dimensions: W 40 x D 35 x H 135 cm
Materials: Fired Clay
The
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Clay
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
1970s Anna Castelli Kartell Yellow 5-Tier Stackable Componibili Pop Art Shelving
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Dia 16.5 x H 15 1/8 in.
(3) Short Unit Dia 16.5 x H 9 1/8 in.
(1) Lid
(1) Base
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Plastic
H 56.5 in Dm 16.5 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
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial Shelves
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Shelves
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini "Infinito" Wall Unit for Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Franco Albini wall unit for Cassina, c.2010s Italy. This modular shelving system, first designed in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Set of 3 Smoked Mirror Chrome Cabinets by Guido Faleschini for Mariani and Pace
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
sets of glass shelving, and adjustable hanger hooks. The shorter middle unit has a mirrored table top
Category
Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
H 73 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Maison Jansen, Bookcase, Painted Beige Wood, Gold Gilt, Silver Mirror, 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
four-door cabinet, each door with silver-leaf glass opening to shelving paper decorated interior, atop
Category
Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Glass
H 84 in W 75.5 in D 20 in
Exceptional Tramp Art Mirrored Wall Cabinet
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
An antique Tramp Art hanging cabinet with mirrored panel doors that open to a single shelving unit
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Cupboards
Materials
Wood
Newport Coastal Media Cabinet - 74"
Located in Westwood, NJ
. Adjustable shelving is included on a short tapered leg.
Dimensions: 74.75" W x 19" D x 36.25" H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Leather
Vintage Danish Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
shelving system model Cado. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed by Danish architect Poul
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
H 79.73 in W 96.07 in D 18.9 in
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 66.93 in W 64.57 in D 11.82 in
Cenedese Red Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Bowl or Vase attr. Nason
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
when turned upside down - perfect for displaying short stemmed decorative flowers.
A fun, funky and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Newport Coastal Media Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
hammered aluminum handle. Adjustable shelving is included on a short tapered leg.
Dimensions: 112" W x 19
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Sideboards
Materials
Leather, Wood
Cenedese Yellow Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Bowl or Vase attr. Nason
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
- perfect for displaying short stemmed decorative flowers.
A fun, funky and bright way to add a touch of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 3.23 in Dm 7.49 in
Vintage Danish rosewood modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
shelving system model Cado. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed by Danish architect Poul
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
H 79.73 in W 127.96 in D 18.9 in
19th Century Black-White Italian Painted Pine Cabinet, Antique Tuscan Cupboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, the inside consists three shelving detailed with its original metal hardware and key, standing on four
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Buffets
Materials
Metal
H 72.75 in W 51.5 in D 19 in
Apartment Sized Mid-Century Modern Styled Credenza / Media Stand / Sideboard
Located in Weehawken, NJ
. Same height and depth as our original "Apartment sized Credenza" yet even shorter. This beauty features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
H 30 in W 47 in D 17.5 in
Rustic Painted Cabinet, France, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming pinewood cabinet, with peeling, glossy green paint. The two doors open onto shelving
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Cabinets
Materials
Pine
18th Century Louis XV Fruitwood Armoire
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
laminated shelving and drawers above lower shaped frieze with carved ornamental embellishments, raised on
Category
Antique 1770s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Fruitwood
An 18th Century Oak Cupboard
Located in Flower Mound, TX
. The right side door opens to a compartment with hanging pegs and the bottom is open to a short drawer
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Cupboards
Materials
Oak
Cenedese Dark Red Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Bowl or Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
.
This can be used as a bowl or as a vase when turned upside down - perfect for displaying short stemmed
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Rare Charles II Period Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
, with cupboards retaining internal shelving below. All faced with elaborate, mitred, geometric mouldings
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Bone
Pair of Mid-20th Century Hongmu End Tables
Located in New York, NY
single shelving unit and a two-door cabinet below with a good-sized storage space. The tables are minimal
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese End Tables
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Display Cabinet, c 1955, Signed
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
valuable pieces like this Tommi Parzinger vitrine. The results are nothing short of spectacular - such a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Materials
Brass
French Modern Tall Blonde Parquetry Cabinet, Mini Armoire W/ Nickel Trim
Located in New York City, NY
complementing its overall aesthetic.
The cabinet is topped with a mirror and ends with short splayed legs
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
H 47.5 in W 61.75 in D 21.75 in
19th Century Danish Biedermeier Bureau Secretary Desk
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
central drawer, flanked by a pair of half-serpentine doors, all doors opening to reveal interior shelving
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 6, Yellow, Finland, 1972
By Palaset, Ristomatti Ratia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modular shelving unit from the Palaset collection made of polystyrene. The original colors of the shelves
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
French Mid-Century Modern Palisander Cabinet with Blonde and Nickeled Accents
Located in New York City, NY
supported on a tall back tubular leg with matching short cube front legs, creating a perfect balance of
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
H 33.5 in W 80.5 in D 19.75 in
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Boxes Design by Ristomatti Ratia
By Ristomatti Ratia, Treston
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
jewelry and pots to coffins.
One of his iconic works of modern design is the modular shelving unit from
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Industrial Room Divider by Wim Rietveld for De Bijenkorf, 1960s
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wim Rietveld; Gerrit Rietveld; room divider; bookcase; industrial; shelving unit; industrial design
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 4, Green White, Finland, 1972
By Palaset, Ristomatti Ratia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
design is the modular shelving unit from the Palaset collection made of polystyrene. The original colors
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 52 in W 13 in D 13 in
First Generation ESU Cabinet model 220C by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
A rather iconic design from Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, Eames Shelving Units or ESU
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 32 in W 47 in D 16 in
Rare Period French 1790s era Directoire Mahogany Sideboard Buffet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able
Category
Antique 1790s French Directoire Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany
Lluís Cloet, Oscar Tusquets Shelve 'Hialina' by BD Barcelona
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, Lluis Clotet, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
luminous shelving module.This innovative design won the Adi-Fad Delta prize in 1974.
Materials:
Support
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Sideboard Attributable to Duncan Phyfe
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Dallas, TX
swinging doors on either side which open to reveal shelving and the 2 central doors likewise.
The front is
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut, Satinwood, Birch
H 41.2 in W 68.75 in D 24.25 in
English Carved Oak Cupboard Sideboard Credenza Cabinet
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
shelving above three short drawers raised on bulbous carved supports united by stretchers.
Originally
Category
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Etagere Brass and Glass Room Divider by Romeo Rega from Italy - Shelve
By Romeo Rega
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Very unique spatial shelf by Romeo Rega made of solid polished brass shelving structure with smoked
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 70.87 in W 49.61 in D 14.18 in
Burl Elm Dutch Bombe Display Cabinet on Chest Glazed Dresser
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
ends enclosed interior lighting and glass shelving. The lower section on bombe base fitted two short
Category
20th Century American Dressers
Materials
Elm
"Study of Landscape With Cliff and Trees" Graphite/Paper American PreRaphaelite
By John Henry Hill
Located in Dallas, TX
had previously visited the Adirondack on short trips; however, as of the fall of 1870 it became his
Category
Late 19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Graphite
Danish Midcentury Rosewood Sideboard by Poul Hundevad, 1960s
By Hundevad & Co.
Located in Nyborg, DK
Short Danish sideboard in rosewood designed by Carlo Jensen for Poul Hundevad & Co.
Vintage Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Midcentury Rosewood Sideboard by Poul Hundevad, 1960s
By Hundevad & Co.
Located in Nyborg, DK
Short Danish sideboard in rosewood designed by Carlo Jensen for Poul Hundevad & Co.
Vintage Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Vintage Danish PS Shelving System
Located in London, GB
separate units. One of the rails is slightly shorter than the other three, which is hardly noticeable. One
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
1960s Vintage Danish PS Shelving System
Located in London, GB
separate units. One of the rails is slightly shorter than the other three, which is hardly noticeable. One
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Abstracta Shelving Unit Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice modern shaped 'Abstracta' shelving system designed by Poul Cadovius and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
19th Century Anglo Japanese Tiger Bamboo Shelving Cabinet
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very decorative 19th century, Anglo Japanese style tiger bamboo shelving cabinet. Rectangular top
Category
Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
1960s Danish Royal Shelving System by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage Danish wall unit. This is the Royal shelving system designed by Poul Cadovius
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Vintage Staples Ladderax Bookcase / Cabinet / Shelving in Teak
By Ladderax
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Ladderax shelving system by Staples, this was made in England and dates from the 1960’s
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
19th Century Victorian Period Tall Bamboo Etagère Shelving Unit
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
:
Height: 217cm (85.4in)
Width: 97cm (38.2in)
Depth: 40cm (15.7in)
This antique Victorian bamboo shelving
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Pine
Abstracta Shelving by Poul Cadovius Royal System, Denmark, 1960
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice large modernist shaped so called 'Abstracta' shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
'UMBO' Modular Shelving System by Kay Leroy Ruggles for Directional, 1972
By Kay Leroy Ruggles, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare shelving system is the 'UMBO' system designed in the early 1970s by Kay Leroy Ruggles for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Yellow Acrylic Modular Shelving System and Etagere by Syroco New York
By Syroco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stunning table and chair set. Syroco began producing plastics in 1962. And for a short period of time was
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Plastic
H 16 in W 36 in D 11 in
Teak String Ab 'Ladder Shelf' Shelving Wall Unit with Table by Nisse Strinning
By Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
shelving' consists of four ladder elements, two of which are long and two a bit shorter, three deep shelves
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 59.06 in W 94.49 in D 49.22 in
Teak 'Ladder Shelf' Shelving Wall Unit with Table by Nisse Strinning for String
By Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
shelving' consists of three ladder elements, two of which are long and one short one, two shelves, a table
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 59.06 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in
Vintage Enetri Shelf by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980s, String Shelving Unit
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Zagreb, HR
shorter (around 7-10 working days for deliveries within the EU/EEA, 7-15 business days for overseas
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 63 in W 66.93 in D 13 in
Original Small Teak Tomado Wall Mount Shelf Unit
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, 1960s, original set of short and narrow teak wall mounted shelving unit with
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
central kneehole, open to reveal three short draws having original brass swan neck handles and shelving to
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of French Empire Style Nightstands
Located in Cheshire, GB
stand fitted with a short drawer and cupboard below, the other with short drawer and shelving below. All
Category
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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Short Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of short shelving you’re looking for. An item from our selection of short shelving — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of short shelving, we have 131 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of short shelving you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of short shelving, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. Ristomatti Ratia, Palaset and Poul Cadovius each produced at least one beautiful piece of short shelving that is worth considering.
How Much is a Short Shelving?
The average selling price for a piece of short shelving at 1stDibs is $3,600, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $65,000 for the highest priced.
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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