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Mid-Century Modern Small Italian Shelves, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Italian Shelves, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Shelves

Materials

Wood

Danish Mid Century Wall Unit with 8 Shelves, circa 1950 - 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural wall unit having eight shelves, 5 smaller ( 36 W x 10 D inches ) and 2 wider
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Beautiful Swedish alder root Wall Cabinet from Mid-18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful Swedish alder root Wall Cabinet from Mid-18th Century. Made in alder root and elm around
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood

Beautiful Swedish alder root Wall Cabinet from Mid-18th Century
Beautiful Swedish alder root Wall Cabinet from Mid-18th Century
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H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 8.27 in
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Glass, Teak

French Pair Bow-Front Painted Open Shelves, Approximately 3.5" Tall & Wide
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of painted bow-front wood display shelves from the mid 20th century. These vintage
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Mid-20th Century French Shelves

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Wood

Set of Eight Shelves, Anonymous, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eight shelves, anonymous, Denmark. 1960s. Oregon Pine. Stackable. Measures: 4x small
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Pine

Set of Eight Shelves, Anonymous, Denmark, 1960s
Set of Eight Shelves, Anonymous, Denmark, 1960s
H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 10.63 in
Restored Rattan & Bamboo 3 Tiered Wall Shelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan and bamboo tikki hut bar shelves with 3-tiered glass. Perfect for displaying your
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Rattan, Glass

Marcello Siard for Kartell Set of 6 Black Plastic Shelves, Italy 1970s
By Kartell, Marcello Siard
Located in Naples, IT
Set of six shelves with asymmetrical plastic profile in black, designed by Marcello Siard for
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Diminutive Vintage White Painted Country Cupboard Small Cabinet Apothecary Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
Small Vintage painted cupboard, circa mid 20th century. Last used as an apothecary or medicine
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Mid-20th Century Country Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Mid Century Large Wall Units.
Located in Auckland, AUK
into small parts to put into multi rooms. All the shelves and cabinets are adjustable. Already
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Vintage 1960s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Large Wall Units.
Mid Century Large Wall Units.
H 84.26 in W 145.67 in D 15.75 in
Mid-19th Century French Empire Carved Painted "Tabernacle" Wall Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
rich beige patinated paint finish. A perfect small display cabinet for a powder room, a bathroom or any
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Walnut

Set of 5 Kartell Inspired White Floating Molded Acrylic Wall Shelves
By Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 5 molded, mid century, plastic floating wall shelves, 2 small (1 bright white, 1 off white
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Plastic

Calligaris Wall Unit. Glass Shelves, Aluminum Frame, Wood Drawer. Signed.
By Calligaris
Located in Kansas City, MO
attached with an ingenuous design of small plastic screws that go through holes in the glass. There are
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modern to Modern Chrome & Mirrored Etagere Cabinet Style DIA or Ello
By Ello Furniture, Design Institute America
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage mid-century modern to modern chrome & mirrored one-piece etagere or room divider
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass

MCM Bow Shape Chrome Étagère 5 Smoked Glass Shelves Style of James David or DIA
By James David Furniture, Design Institute America
Located in Topeka, KS
photos, sculpture, your Mid-Century Modern pottery, glass collection, and/or smaller 2D works of art. Or
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Chrome

French Mid Century Modern Teak and Smoked Glass Etagère, Display Shelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Mid Century Modern Teak and Smoked Glass Etagère, Display Shelf A very stylish piece with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Danish Wall Unit in Rose Teak, w/ seats, 4 panels, Cabinets w/ keys, Shelves
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Basel, BS
mirrored back and small shelf inside -1 storage cabinet with two shelves -1 opening compartment at the base
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Thick Lucite Frame 6 Tier Mid Century Modern Etagere Shelving
By Pace Collection, Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Thick 3/4" lucite shelves heavy lucite structure etagere shelving unit with table level overhanging
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Glass, Lucite

Vintage Gold Gilt Metal Hollywood Regency Scrolling Iron 3 Tier Small Wall Shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shelves. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century. Measurements: 28" H x 15" W x 6" D.
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Metal

Set of mid 19th century mahogany library steps
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of mid 19th century mahogany library steps circa 1850. Good quality set of library steps.  3
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Antique 1850s English Regency Shelves

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Mahogany, Leather

Small Bamboo and Brass Flowers wall shelf vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Bamboo and Brass Flowers wall shelf vienna around 1950s Original condition
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Black Forest Pair of Corner Shelves Original Hand Carved Switzerland Late 1800s
Located in Chicago, IL
Black forest pair of hanging corner shelves, hand carved in Switzerland between 1860 and 1890. The
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Shelves

Materials

Wood

Italian Hollywood Regency Silver Leaf Gilt Iron 3 Tier Shelf Small Display Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
featured is a nice small size, 3 tiers (no glass for shelves), rope design frame, tassel form feet, quality
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves

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Iron

Small MCM Teak Wall Shelf / Organizer
Located in San Diego, CA
A small MCM teak wall shelf / organizer with three shelves and four brass hooks, circa 1970s. The
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Small MCM Teak Wall Shelf / Organizer
Small MCM Teak Wall Shelf / Organizer
H 11.75 in W 12.375 in D 3.25 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Etageres Shelving Units Flat Chrome & Glass
By Milo Baughman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern flat bar chrome Etageres with 1/2 inch thick glass shelving. In
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1960's Large Mid Century Sideboard - Cabinet - Up Zavody
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Large Mid Century Sideboard – Cabinet – Up Zavody 1960’s Large Mid Century Sideboard
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Vintage 1960s Czech Shelves

Materials

Birch

Small MCM Teak Wall Shelf / Key Organizer
Located in San Diego, CA
A small MCM teak wall shelf / key organizer with three shelves and four brass hooks, circa 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

DIA Milo Baughman Style Adjustable Brass & Glass Etagere Mid Century/Art Deco
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Philadelphia, PA
features numerous different sized shelves at different heights, supported by curvy brass. Additionally, the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Small Console or Shelf, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and glass console or shelf designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Bamboo, Rattan

Danish Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Mid Century Bookshelf by Olof Pira for String AB, 1960s
By Olof Pira, String Design AB
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century free standing bookshelf designed by Olof Pira for String AB. Elegant mid century and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

1960's Large Mid Century Desk - Cabinet - Up Zavody
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Large Mid Century Desk -Cabinet - Up Zavody. Superb practical piece of mid century storage
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Vintage 1960s Czech Shelves

Materials

Oak

1960's Two Door Large Mid Century Cabinet - Up Zavody
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Two Door Large Mid Century Cabinet – Up Zavody 1960’s Two Door Large Mid Century Cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Czech Shelves

Materials

Birch

1960's Large Mid-Century Glass Fronted Cabinet, Up Zavody
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Large mid-century glass fronted cabinet – Up Zavody 1960’s Large mid-century glass fronted
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Vintage 1960s Czech Shelves

Materials

Birch

1960's Large Mid Century Glass Fronted Cabinet - Up Zavody
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Large Mid Century Glass Fronted Cabinet – Up Zavody 1960’s Large Mid Century Glass Fronted
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Vintage 1960s Czech Shelves

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Birch

Rare Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Teak Wood Modular Unit, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
shelves, two small black drawers, 6 shelves and a retractable top that can be used as a small desk. This
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Teak

Small Console or Shelf De Baggis Manufacturing 1950s
By Angelo De Baggis
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small console or shelf De Baggis manufacturing 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Wicker and Cane Wall Shelf
Located in New York, NY
A demi-lune wicker and cane wall shelf, circa mid-20th century. The cane wraps around front in a
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Mid-20th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wicker, Cane

Wicker and Cane Wall Shelf
Wicker and Cane Wall Shelf
H 14.25 in W 11.63 in D 5.25 in
3-Column Danish Modern Rosewood Adjustable Wall Unit with Paneling
Located in Kensington, MD
storage cabinets w/ internal adjustable shelves. One smaller display / storage cabinet w/ sliding glass
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

1 Rosewood Poul Hundevad Wall Unit for Jensen & Herning
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Pasadena, TX
has four green felt-lined drawers and a drop desk with an open shelf. Six smaller shelves behind a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Rosewood

1 Rosewood Poul Hundevad Wall Unit for Jensen & Herning
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage mid century rosewood bookcase / wall unit by Poul Hundevad for Aerthoj Jensen and Molholm
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Mid-20th Century Danish Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Patina on this dark teak String Unit original from 1950. Featuring 8 shelves that are
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Vintage CSS Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Troy, MI
for Herman Miller 1960's example with two bays of shelving Three shelves with adjustable bookends and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Hollywood Regency Rope Tassel Gold 4 Tier Iron Display Rack Shelf, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, quality Italian craftsmanship, nice smaller size. circa Mid 20th century. Measurements: 45" H x 14" W x
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Iron

Donald Deskey Attributed Art Deco Streamlined Moderne Console Entry Shelf Unit
By Valentine Seaver, Donald Deskey
Located in Ferndale, MI
If not Donald Deskey certainly in his style . Well made Classic streamlined moderne shelves
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Wood

Kai Kristiansen FM Rosewood Wallunit #1
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
smaller shelves. Measures: 1-tambour door cabinet 15.5" D 1-Magazine shelf 12.5" D 1-Large shelf
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Paul McCobb Wall-Mounted Floating Console
By Paul McCobb
Located in Culver City, CA
Introducing an extraordinary mid-century wall-mounted floating three-tier console, a sought-after
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Multicolored Wall Unit by Tjerk Rijenga for Pilastro, the Netherlands 1960's
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Steenwijk, NL
out of black wall mounts with red, grey, yellow, white and black shelves. A magazine rack, tray and
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

2 Wall consoles made of golden lacquered cast iron with glass shelf, Italy 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of 2 small Wall consoles made of golden lacquered cast iron with glass shelf, Italy 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Italian Modern Large Shelf in Black Wood and Steel, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
31 x 28.5 H There are other similar shelves of smaller size.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Alexander Girard & George Nelson Inc. Wall Mounted Vanity, Model 1030
By George Nelson, Alexander Girard
Located in Seattle, WA
vanity features a drop-front door that opens to reveal fitted storage with two small drawers, shelves
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Kai Kristiansen FM Rosewood Wall Unit #2
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
, and rosewood back panel. Measures: 1. Dresser cabinet 15.75" D x 19.63" H 2. Small shelves 9.5" D
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood, Wood

Gio Ponti style, fitted wall
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
considering its age it may have some small marks, however not easily visible.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Gio Ponti style, fitted wall
Gio Ponti style, fitted wall
H 23.63 in W 59.06 in D 10.24 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi Pair of Cabinets in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
composition is created by the arrangement of different open and closed compartments. Smaller compartments at
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi Pair of Cabinets in Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi Pair of Cabinets in Oak
H 47.25 in W 88.39 in D 14.97 in
Large Czechoslovakian Modernist Oak and Walnut Freestanding Wall Unit by Jitona
Located in Brooklyn, NY
all pieces are utilized together - seven pine rails, three long shelves, three long cabinets
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Industrial Rustic Distressed Metal Shelving Bookcase or Display Unit
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Mid to Late 20th Century Industrial Rustic distressed metal shelving, bookcase, or
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Utensilo by Dorothee Becker
By Dorothee Becker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
store all the small things that don’t quite have a home. Molded from strong ABS plastic and includes
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Acrylic

Utensilo by Dorothee Becker
Utensilo by Dorothee Becker
H 34 in W 26.25 in D 3 in
Franklin Solid Wood Corner Shelf, Cherry
Located in Cincinnati, US
maximum storage space, while occupying a very small area. The smooth wooden finish of this shelf will make
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wa...

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Wood, Cherry, Maple, Walnut

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Small Shelves Midcentury For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the small shelves midcentury you’re looking for. Each small shelves midcentury for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 2825 variations of the antique or vintage small shelves midcentury you’re looking for, while we also have 53 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect small shelves midcentury — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each small shelves midcentury bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made small shelves midcentury has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Poul Cadovius, Cado and Cees Braakman are consistently popular.

How Much is a Small Shelves Midcentury?

The average selling price for a small shelves midcentury at 1stDibs is $2,799, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $175,000 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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