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Space Age Italian Chrome Plated Steel & Smoke Glass Pair of Wall Mounted Shelves
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking quality and simplicity on this pair of chrome plated steel and .5" thick smoke glass, the side poles unscrew to place in the wall and screw back to cover the screws, the bea...
Category
20th Century Italian Space Age Shelves
Materials
Chrome
H 2.5 in W 30 in D 9 in
Space Age Wall Unit in Brown Plastic, Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
a distinctive and charming space age touch.
item. wall unit
period. 1970s
country. Italy
material
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Space Age Wall Unit Utensilo style in Brown Moulded Plastic, Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
a distinctive and charming space age touch.
item. wall unit
period. 1970s
country. Italy
material
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 3.15 in
Space Age Vintage Dancing Shelf, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage dancing shelf from tube steel and plexiglass. The dancing shelf features a black
Category
Vintage 1970s Space Age Shelves
Materials
Steel
Custom U.T.Kartell Modular Storage / cubbies / bookcase. 70's Plastic Space age
By Kartell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Custom U. T. Kartell Modular Storage / cubbies / bookcase/shelving. 1970's Plastic Space age Design
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Shelves
Materials
Plastic, Wood
H 67 in W 40 in D 10 in
60s 70s Shelf Wall Shelf Wallboard Mid Century Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s shelf wall shelf wallboard mid century space age design
Object: wall shelf
Category
Vintage 1970s German Shelves
Materials
Wood
Pairs of shelves by François Monnet and Joëlle Ferlande for Kappa.
By Kappa, Joelle Ferlande, François Monnet
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Zig-Zag aluminum wall shelves crafted by Joëlle Ferlande and François Monnet for Kappa
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Orba Wall Shelves By Janet Schwietzer For Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Hanover, MA
Impressive wall system of extruded polished aluminum incorporating lighting and shelves
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
A Pair of 1970s Shelves / étagère in Chromed Metal, Solid Wood and Smoked Glass
Located in Roma, IT
room divider.
This pair of vintage bookcases are probably made in Italy during the space age era
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Shelves
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 64.18 in W 29.73 in D 13.59 in
Skeleton of Civilization' Shelves by Cometabolism Studio
By Cometabolism Studio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
rough and rustic forms of the early space age were abstracted to form a monument shaped like a launch
Category
2010s Asian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
19th Century French Rosewood Etagere or Cabinet with Shelves
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Louis Philippe étagère, or display cabinet with shelves. Made of solid
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelves
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Rosewood
Rare 70s Italian Wall Unit 'Portatutto' by Ferrarin and Salvioli for Lamperti
By Lamperti
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
exuding a sleek, space-age vibe. Its smooth surfaces and minimalist lines epitomize contemporary modern
Category
Vintage 1970s Space Age Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
H 23.23 in W 20.87 in D 2.37 in
Ustensilo Wall Organizer by Dorothee Becker for Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By Dorothee Becker, Ingo Maurer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Wall Organizer Design Period 1970s Materials - Plastic Color Red Wear consistent with age a use
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
1960s Cream “Utensilo 1” Plastic Storage by Dorothee Maurer Becker for Design M
By Dorothee Maurer-Becker
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1960s “Utensilo 1” Wall Storage Unit by Dorothee Maurer Becker for Design M. Some discoloration to plastic, and some rust to the metal hooks and clips. An iconic design classic from ...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 34 in W 26.5 in D 5 in
Vintage Wall Storage System by Visiva Srl, Italy, 1970's
Located in Lisboa, PT
little pockets, containers, shelves and a mirror. Designed as a functional storage solution to
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Plastic
An OPTICAL OP-ART Huge & Thick Transparent LUCITE SHELVING SYSTEM, France, 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional and massive wall shelving system, to be fixed on the wall, with curved angles, Space
Category
Vintage 1980s French Space Age Shelves
Materials
Plexiglass
H 68.51 in W 47.25 in D 7.88 in
Philippe Cheverny, elegant smoked plexiglas shelf, KIT DESIGN ed., C.1970
By Philippe Cheverny
Located in Paris, FR
CHEVERNY Philippe (attr. to)
Shelf, KIT Design edition, France, circa 1970
Smocked Plexiglas and metal screws
Height 70 x Length 123 x Depth 40 cm
Pair available
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Shelves
Materials
Plexiglass
H 27.56 in W 48.43 in D 15.75 in
Michel Dumas Large Chrome, Clear Plexiglass Shelf Unite by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Michel Dumas
Located in Haderslev, DK
, 6 U shaped shelves and a large shelf. 4 metal rises.
All pieces can be placed individually and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Shelves
Materials
Chrome
H 80.71 in W 88.59 in D 15.75 in
Pace Collection ORBA System Wall Unit
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Hanover, MA
with no visible means of joining. Sleek space age stying. Middle and right hand bay have three shelves
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Umbo Modular Shelving, Kay Leroy Ruggles, 1970
By Kay Leroy Ruggles
Located in Las Vegas, NV
. Can be set up in a multitude of configurations depending on the space. Physically and visually very
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Shelves
Materials
Plastic
Custom U.T.Kartell Modular Storage / cubbies / bookcase. 70's Plastic Spaceage
By Kartell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Custom U. T. Kartell Modular Storage / cubbies / bookcase/shelving. 1970's Plastic Spaceage Design ! nOT sure if this was ever produced?? Possibly custom order? Modular storage cons...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Shelves
Materials
Plastic, Wood
H 57 in W 40 in D 10 in
Vintage 1960 Kai Kristansen Teak Wall System
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Emeryville, CA
different spaces and needs.
This beautiful 1960s Kai wall system has eight shelves, a magazine rack, a four
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Space Age Chest by Giovanni Maur, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Add a touch of cosmic chic to your bedroom with this Tan Space Age Treco Chest by Giovanni Maur
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Space Age Dressers
Materials
Chrome
Ernst Dieter Hilker, Fine Mid Century Modern 'Omnia' Wall Unit For Hilker Möbel.
By Ernst Dieter Hilker
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
, shelves and bank of drawers - with crisp maple lined insides. Great storage and display space, height
Category
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 77.96 in W 70.87 in D 16.54 in
Ernst Dieter Hilker, Fine Mid Century Modern 'Omnia' Wall Unit For Hilker Möbel.
By Ernst Dieter Hilker
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
, and shelves - with crisp maple lined insides. Great storage and display space, height adjustable and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 77.96 in W 55.91 in D 16.54 in
Osvaldo Borsani Modular Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit with Removable Panels
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brooklyn, NY
/ 26.5" space between rails
Shelves: H: 1.25" x L: 27.38" x D: 10" / 11.88" including rails
Chest of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
H 108.63 in W 139.75 in D 14 in
Dorothee Becker & Ingo Maurer, Uten.Silo, 1970s
By Dorothee Becker
Located in London, GB
Make the most of your wall space with the classic plastic, wall storage unit. This iconic design is
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
1820s French Wood Patinated Mini Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
traditional craftsmanship and timeless style. The aged wood patina, with its natural wear, brings an
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
18th Century English George III Elm Burl Two Door Hanging Corner Cupboard
Located in Doylestown, PA
is pale gray and mustard with a deep storage space. The cupboard is sturdy and maintains its
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 28.75 in W 29.5 in D 21 in
Unhappened Suspension' Stainless Steel, Acrylic Shelf by Comtabolism Studio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
We are living in an age where everyone struggles to converge, where the definition of a good life
Category
2010s Asian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Paul McCobb Wall-Mounted Floating Console
By Paul McCobb
Located in Culver City, CA
holds three shelves, topped by pristine white Vitrolite glass panels. The inclusion of a small birch
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel
19th Century Wood Side Corner Cabinet, Brazilian Vernacular Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
solid, rough-hewn wood, its raw and natural beauty is accentuated by visible signs of age and wear
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Brazilian Rustic Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Turn of the Century French Wooden Wall Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
space. The original finish of the wood has weathered with age to a unique patina of dark speckles which
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Country Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Turn of the Century French Wooden Wall Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
space. The original finish of the wood has weathered with age to a unique patina of dark speckles which
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Country Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Giuseppe Rivadossi Pair of Cabinets in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
two pieces combined create a wonderful wall unit which offers plenty of storage space. A playful
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
French 19th Century Fruitwood Plate and Coat Rack
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
located under the shelf. The aged finish and uniquely shaped bracket supports give the piece a welcoming
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
Tomado Yellow and Orange Wall Mount Shelving Unit
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
red enameled metal shelves on white risers with original manufacture stamp. This stylish wall mount
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vintage Kai Kristansen Teak Wall System with Glass Cabinet
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Emeryville, CA
different spaces and needs.
This beautiful 1960s Kai wall system has eight shelves, a magazine rack, a bar
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
20th Century Industrial Metal and Wooden Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
sized shelves offer a wealth of storage space. Looking closely at the metal construction, a dramatic
Category
20th Century French Industrial Shelves
Materials
Metal
Pair of Patinated Iron and Pine Bakers Rack or Bookshelves
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. The thick iron columns feature large ball finials on top and six shelves spaced approximately 10
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Shelves
Materials
Iron
Pair of Patinated Iron and Pine Bakers Rack or Bookshelves
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. The thick iron columns feature large ball finials on top and three shelves spaced approximately 11
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Shelves
Materials
Iron
20th Century Central European Metal and Wooden Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
, the four equally sized shelves offer a wealth of storage space. Looking closely at the metal
Category
20th Century Polish Industrial Shelves
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Shelf 'Explorer' by BD Barcelona, Red, 234 XL
By Jaime Hayon, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Paris, FR
achievements, the latest member of the Explorer family is crafted with space-age curves and the highest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Rare 1980s ALU Manfrotto Modular Bookcase Shelf System Wall Unit or Display
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
machine-age charm and elegant futurism to any space.
It features two essential components: the Super
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 117 in W 144 in D 18 in
Guglielmo Pecorini Wall Shelf in Walnut
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the space.
Please note that this item is in good condition with traces of age and use. For further
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Palladio Glass Front Storage Cabinet Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
doors open to reveal the black interior that has three fixed shelves.
This example is in good, clean and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 37 in W 40 in D 17 in
French Modern Vintage Étagére Shelf in Stained Beech, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
sophisticated addition to any interior space. The stained finish adds depth and character to the wood. The aged
Category
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Shelves
Materials
Beech
Early 20th Century Rustic Wood Wall Furniture with Metal Mortar
Located in Barcelona, ES
Transport your living space back in time with this enchanting rustic wood wall furniture piece
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Rustic Shelves
Materials
Wood
Franco Albini 4-Unit Shelving System for Poggi, Italy 1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
design! It has two storage units with doors revealing a storage space with shelves inside. The many
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves
Materials
Metal
Early Pierre Chapo 'B17' Bibliothèque in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arts Ménagers. This robust and solid bookcase consist of four elm shelves that rest under brackets
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Elm
Industrial Rustic Distressed Metal Shelving Bookcase or Display Unit
Located in Topeka, KS
corners, straight metal back and sides bearing holes every inch so that the shelves can be adjusted with
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Shelves
Materials
Metal
1970s Aluminum and Glass Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schweitzer for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in 1974 with peak space age styling: innovative, sophisticated, and minimalist. Ingeniously designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 18 in W 80 in D 72 in
Vintage Farmhouse Shelf in Iron and Marble
Located in Trenton, NJ
cherished centerpiece in your living space for years to come.
Dimensions: 32.5w 26d 81.5h
Condition: age
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Country Shelves
Materials
Marble, Iron
19th Century French Wood White Patinated Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
offers a quaint storage solution with its multiple compartments and surface space. The aged patina
Category
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Materials
Wood
Antique french walnut shelf
Located in BARCELONA, ES
harmony and order. Each shelf offers generous space to display treasured treasures, from antique books to
Category
Antique 19th Century Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Shelf System, Italy, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
sides resemble ladders, allowing the customization of the shelves. The gaze first attaches to these
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Antique Sheraton Style Inlaid Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
adjustable shelves offering lots of storage space. This is very tall and a good width, while also not very
Category
Vintage 1950s English Sheraton Shelves
Materials
Wood
Tall Vintage Bookshelves With Drop Front Cabinet & Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Trenton, NJ
not just storage solutions but statement pieces that elevate any space with their vintage allure
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Danish Modern Poul Cadovius "Cado" Teak Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Wilmington, DE
that little something extra to any space or design project. It is in very good condition for its age
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
Wall Unit by Dom Hans van der Laan in It's Typical Minimal Brutalist Style
By Jan de Jong, Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wall Unit; Bossche School; Minimal Brutalist Style; Shelves; Plastic Number; Architect; Dom Hans
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Shelves
Materials
Pine
H 89.77 in W 51.19 in D 22.05 in
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Space Age Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of space age shelves for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique space age shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. We have 933 antique and vintage space age shelves in-stock, while there are 30 modern editions to choose from as well. Space age shelves have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Space age shelves made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made space age shelves over the years, but those made by Poul Cadovius, Cado and Kay Leroy Ruggles are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Space Age Shelves?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,505, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $600,000 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.
Questions About Space Age Shelves
- What is space age furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Space age furniture relates to furniture produced during the 1960s that was influenced by science fiction and the Space Race. Examples include Joe Colombo's KD29 lamp, Eero Aarnio's Ball Chair and Poul M. Volther's Corona Chair. Shop a selection of space age furniture on 1stDibs.
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