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Polished Stainless Steel Library/ Room Divider by Willy Rizzo, Signed
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Berlin, Berlin
bookcase/ room divider made of polished stainless steel construction with smoked glass shelves on different
Category
2010s French Modern Shelves
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 77.96 in W 38.59 in D 11.62 in
Architectural French Mid-Century Library Shelving
Located in London, GB
A scarce set of library shelving in well designed geometric forms.
The pair can be combined to
Category
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Steel
FRAMA Contemporary Scandinavian Design Wall Shelf Library H1852 Desk Section
By Frama
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Shelf Library is a continuation of the recognised shelf design by Frama. Fastened with solid steel
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 72.92 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Jean Nouvel "Less Library Shelf" for Unifor Sp.A., Italy, 1994
By Unifor, Jean Nouvel
Located in Skokie, IL
Jean Nouvel "Less Library Shelf" for Unifor Sp.A., Italy, 1994. Minimal pultruded and welded steel
Category
1990s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Library Bookcase Shelf in Brushed and Waxed Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
This award-winning Library Bookcase shelf is sculpted out of 1/4 inch thick, wax-polished aluminum
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Unique stainless steel bookshelves, Anonymous French production from the 80s
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
the 80s.
The library embodies the marriage of functionality, industrial aesthetics and durability
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 55.12 in W 12.8 in D 74.81 in
Library Shelf System Hook System by Pagani and Angelo Perversi, Italy, 1987
Located in Vienna, AT
" x 39.37" x 12.99".
Very rare Library shelf system by Luciano Pagani and Angelo Perversi, produced
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 82.32 in W 39.37 in D 12.99 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Fläpps Shelf 80x80-2 - White
Located in Berlin, BE
Whoever wants to equip a library with Fläpps is guaranteed to have a lot of fun with the Fläpps
Category
2010s German Modern Shelves
Materials
Plywood
Fläpps Shelf 80x80-2 - Black
Located in Berlin, BE
Whoever wants to equip a library with Fläpps is guaranteed to have a lot of fun with the Fläpps
Category
2010s German Modern Shelves
Materials
Plywood
"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica Library" is a shelving bookcase unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Nickel
H 112 in W 170 in D 13.77 in
Davis Cabinet Co Teakwood Chinoiserie Library Bookcase Cabinet Shelf Commode
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
upper book shelves and lower cabinet. Circa late 20th century, Nashville Tennessee. #1515
These words
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Meridian Modular Credenza, Duo, Modern Steel Casework, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
is an all-steel, sleek and modern construction consisting of double-sided paneling with no exposed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Vertical Steel Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
is an all-steel, sturdy and modern construction consisting of double-sided paneling with no exposed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 97.75 in D 16.25 in
Meridian Modular Credenza, Modern Steel Etagere Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
is an all-steel construction consisting of double-sided paneling with no exposed fasteners. It
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 38 in D 16.25 in
Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Corner Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
is an all-steel, sturdy and modern construction consisting of double-sided paneling with no exposed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 97.75 in D 16.25 in
Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Etagere Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
is an all-steel construction consisting of double-sided panelling with no exposed fasteners. It
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 97.75 in D 16.25 in
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary White 80x80-2
Located in Berlin, BE
What would a library be without a small place to study? So what would the Fläpps shelves 80x80-2
Category
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pacifico Bookcase by Lapo Ciatti
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Verona, the most ancient library in the Western world, still open today.
Like a common thread
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Opinion Ciatti La Gabbia Shelving Unit
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
aluminum, embellished with 24 glossy studs. La Gabbia is a practical organizer equipped with four shelves
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for Gubi in Oak
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
his ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
la bibliothèque," or his ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak (95cm)
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' Shelf for GUBI in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - Black
Located in Berlin, BE
What would a library be without a small place to study? So what would the Fläpps shelves 80x80-2
Category
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - White
Located in Berlin, BE
What would a library be without a small place to study? So what would the Fläpps shelves 80x80-2
Category
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
his ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' Shelf for Gubi in Oak
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for Gubi is executed in three wood veneer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' Shelf for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-Shelf System for Gubi in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Crosby Library II Bookshelf Bookcase in Hand-Painted Steel
By Crosby Studios
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Not So General Gallery in Los Angeles is proud to present the Crosby library/ bookshelf / bookcase
Category
2010s Russian Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Library Modular Floor Ceiling "CSS" by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
", circa 1966 structure consisting of five brushed steel uprights forming new animated rows of shelves with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Shelves
Vasu Container Shelf
By covo
Located in Rome, IT
the other, and create an “infinite” library.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Steel and Leather Adjustable Library Shelving
Located in Jefferson, NY
Formed sheet metal shelving with welded steel framework, bridle leather detail on shelf top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Steel
Industrial 1912 Carnegie Library Freestanding Steel Bookshelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the mezzanine of the Traverse City Library. The unit has been stripped and coated in clear satin
Category
20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel
Vintage Metal Library Ladder
Located in Southampton, NY
A sturdy and unusual ladder which could serve many purposes.The steps/shelves are 14" W.The ladder
Category
Vintage 1940s English Ladders
Materials
Steel
Modern Shelves in Brass Finishing and Walnut Wood
By Charles Eames, Ginger Zalaba
Located in Bruttisellen, CH
ZULU shelve with steel plated brass fittings and oak shelves
Look carefully and you’ll see that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Gold Plate, Brass, Steel
Modern Shelves in Brass finishing and Walnut veneer
By Charles Eames, Ginger Zalaba
Located in Bruttisellen, CH
ZULU shelve with steel plated brass fittings and oak shelves
Look carefully and you’ll see that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Gold Plate, Brass, Steel
Neoclassical Steel and Brass Wall Unit by Belgochrom, Belgium, 1980s
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Spectacular and rare copper/bronze patina on steel wall unit or library by BelgoChrom/Dewulf
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 81.89 in W 92.52 in D 20.87 in
A Chromed Steel Library Unit Designed by Vittorio Introini
By Vittorio Introini
Located in London, GB
A modernist chromed steel library unit designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti. The dimensions
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Shelves
Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi freestanding library for Home, Italy 1957
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Milan, IT
comprised of four uprights with five shelves per unit.
Signed with applied manufacturer's label to upright
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Library Bureau Sole Makers Industrial Brushed Steel Office Storage Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, brushed steel, office, document storage cabinet or safe by Library Bureau SoleMakers
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Brass
Midcentury Willy Rizzo Black Smoked Glass and Gold-Plated Steel Shelf
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Valladolid, ES
Beautiful Willy Rizzo black smoked glass and gold-plated steel shelf with black lacker base.
It
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Crystal, Steel
H 78.75 in W 77.56 in D 15.75 in
PAUL EVANS
Located in Chicago, IL
PAUL EVANS STUDIO for Directional, Prototype Display Shelving/Library. This unique system came from
Category
Vintage 1960s American Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Joel Ferlande Sculptural ‘Zig–Zag’ Bookshelf for Kappa, 1971
By Joelle Ferlande, Kappa
Located in Rotterdam, NL
made from folded stainless steel. The composition can be arranged by your personal liking.
The library
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Stainless Steel
Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
shelves and a drop down cabinet / secretary concealing three dovetailed drawers in birch wood. All parts
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass, Steel
Two 1970's Small Libraries
Located in Paris, FR
Two 1970's bookshelves in stainless steel with smoked glass shelves.
The stainless steel
Category
Vintage 1970s French Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
PAIR OF ORANGE METAL INDUSTRIAL ADJUSTABLE STORAGE SHELVES
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of heavy duty industrial orange painted steel rolling shelving storage units, with notched
Category
Vintage 1940s American Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Italian Showcase / Library by Willy Rizzo, 1980
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Italian showcase / library - Willy Rizzo
Stainless steel and mahogany.
The shelves and windows of
Category
Vintage 1980s European Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dutch Teak Wood Shelving Free Standing Library
Located in Voorburg, NL
Sophisticated self-supporting bookcase in Teak with a solid black Steel frame, made in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Vittorio Introini Library System Model P700, 1969 Saporiti
By Vittorio Introini
Located in Berlin, Berlin
shelving system 'P700' with polished chrome metal frame and four stainless steel shelves. One shelf with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Two Lips Vago Congresso Shelves, Italy, 1960
By Lips Vago
Located in London, GB
These modest and strong shelves were manufactured by Lips Vago: a joining of the Italian blacksmith
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Lips Vago Double Congresso Shelves, Italy, 1960
By Lips Vago
Located in London, GB
functional, modular furniture. Originally designed as a library shelving system. It is made from steel sheets
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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Steel Library Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of steel library shelves available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and steel, all steel library shelves available were constructed with great care. Find 65 antique and vintage steel library shelves at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 51 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Steel library shelves have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, modern and industrial steel library shelves are consistently popular styles. Many steel library shelves are appealing in their simplicity, but Gubi, Mathieu Matégot and Frama produced popular steel library shelves that are worth a look.
How Much are Steel Library Shelves?
Steel library shelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,915, while the lowest priced sells for $184 and the highest can go for as much as $62,963.
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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