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Step Back Polished Aluminium Display Shelf, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large display shelf polished aluminium with gold details. 18 inch deep shelves on the bottom with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1880s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1800s adorned with aged iron hardware.
This exquisite
Category
Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Cafofo Shelves by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
installation produces a feeling of stepping back on the floor.” – Hélio Oiticica.
"Our goal with Design is
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Bamboo and Glass Etagère with Five Shelves and Geometric Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Midcentury bamboo and glass étagère with five shelves and geometric accents. Step into the world
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
H 77.5 in W 32 in D 16 in
Shelf With Brass Back by Tomasz Omachel
Located in Geneve, CH
Shelf With Brass Back by Tomasz Omachel
Dimensions: D 33 x W 80 x H 34 cm.
Materials: Ash and
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
English Oak Wall Shelf, Circa 1790-1810
Located in High Point, NC
, over two columned side panels, joined by flat wall supports on the back and three shelves. The top
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak
1820s French Wood Patinated Mini Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
Step back into the early 19th century with this authentic French Wood Patinated Mini Vitrine from
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern to Modern Chrome & Mirrored Etagere Cabinet Style DIA or Ello
By Ello Furniture, Design Institute America
Located in Topeka, KS
step back to the shelves... It’s got some awesome angles going on!! The lower cabinet stands on eight
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
H 92.75 in W 58.5 in D 20.25 in
French Step Back Painted Cupboard
Located in Hollywood, SC
French painted four door step back cupboard with removable shelves, wooden knobs, and bracket feet.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Cupboards
Antique Primitive 2pc Step Back Cupboard
Located in Parkesburg, PA
, step back cabinet. Top stepped molding, Open book style recessed panel Doors over 2 drawers, Inside the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Cupboards
Materials
Pine
Country French Style Carved Oak Step Back Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
floral scrolls and shelves, the center door with beveled glass opening to a single glass shelf.
The
Category
20th Century French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique English White Washed Glazed Front Step Back Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
lined with adjustable shelves with a fun yellow painted interior. The bottom cupboards fitted with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique English White Washed Glazed Front Step Back Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
lined with adjustable shelves with a fun yellow painted interior. The bottom cupboards fitted with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Paint
Heywood Wakefield Blond "Encore" Step Back Cupboard China Cabinet Etagere
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century Modern era "Encore" china cabinet/step back cupboard by Heywood Wakefield featuring a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch
18th/19th Century Pennsylvania Walnut Two Part Step Back Cupboard
Located in Milford, NH
molded cornice surmounting two doors with original glass panels, opening to two interior shelves and
Category
Antique 19th Century American Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Maple, Walnut
English Arts & Crafts Oak Two-Part Step Back Cupboard Cabinet c. 1920
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ENGLISH ARTS & CRAFTS OAK TWO-PART CUPBOARD
With a step-back form clever carved wood latching
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 76.25 in W 44.38 in D 19.63 in
20th Century French Step Back Cupboard or Linen Press with Four Doors
Located in Miami, FL
20th century French step back cupboard or linen press with four doors
The wood has a lovely patina
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Materials
Pine
H 81.5 in W 43.31 in D 16.54 in
Grand 18th Century French Louis XIV Step-Front Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand 18th Century French Louis XIV step-front buffet was hand-crafted for a spacious chateau with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Buffets
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Oak Library Step Ladder with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak step library ladder from the 19th century. Step into the pages of history with this
Category
Antique 19th Century English Ladders
Materials
Brass
Antique Carved Oak Front and Back Bar
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality carved oak front and back bar, having a stepped and flared cornice above
Category
Antique 19th Century Dry Bars
Materials
Oak
Pair of Vintage Walnut Nightstands with Golden Back-Painted Glass Top, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
They are made in walnut and feature brass handles, back-painted glass tops
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 25.2 in W 23.63 in D 13.39 in
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1880s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Victorian two-door step back bookcase cabinet
USA, Circa 1880s
Carved walnut
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 82.25 in W 50 in D 18.75 in
Mid Century Danish Teak China Cabinet or Bookcase Wall Unit
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern step-back teak lighted china cabinet or display case wall unit was
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Rustic Modern Louvered Sideboard - Whitewash
Located in Westwood, NJ
stepped-back plinth base.
Dimensions: 74" W x 20" D x 32" H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Rustic Modern Louvered Sideboard - Sage
Located in Westwood, NJ
open to reveal a painted interior with removable shelves. The cabinet is raised on a square stepped
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Carved Rosewood Tiered Sideboard Mint!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th century English Regency Carved Rosewood Tiered Shelves Step Back Sideboard Server MINT
Category
20th Century English Regency Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Rustic Pine Waterfall Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
paneled doors with a waterfall step back breakfront design. The doors open to a painted interior with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Powder Blue Rustic Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
shelves. Raised on a stepped back square plinth base.
Dimensions: 67" W x 18" D x 35" H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Buffets
Materials
Wood
Geometric Appeal Rustic Pine Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
through.
The doors open to reveal removable shelves and all raised on a square stepped back plinth base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Combiplex Console by Fogia
By FOGIA
Located in Paris, FR
that lends a feeling of lightness to any space.
Its visual transparency happily takes a step back to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Console Tables
Materials
Glass, Plexiglass
19th Century French Wooden Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with the rustic elegance of this 19th Century French Wooden Buffet. Lovingly
Category
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Materials
Wood
1900s French Wood White Patinated Small Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this charming 1900s French Wood White Patinated Small Vitrine, an enchanting
Category
20th Century French Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
Midcentury Danish Bookshelf Cabinet in Rosewood by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad
By Hundevad & Co., Carlo Jensen
Located in Detroit, MI
wood grain. The two-piece cabinet has an upper step-back hutch with three horizontal adjustable and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
H 77 in W 27.625 in D 16.875 in
19th Century English Pine Dresser
Located in Sheffield, MA
style, waterfall dresser
Antique Step-Back Pine Hutch. American, United Kingdom, Scandinavian
Category
Antique 19th Century English Country Cupboards
Materials
Pine
Midcentury Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad
By Hundevad & Co., Carlo Jensen
Located in Detroit, MI
upper step-back hutch has six adjustable and removable shelves over two fixed lower shelves. The lower
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
19th Century French Wood Patinated Shop Counter
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the charm of the 19th century with this French Wood Patinated Shop Counter. Its glass
Category
Antique 19th Century French Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
1800s French Bleached Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this exquisite 1800s French Bleached Oak Cabinet, a true masterpiece of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Oak Counter
Located in Houston, TX
step back in time and experience the beauty of French craftsmanship firsthand.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Three-Sided Dutch Display Cabinet in the Baroque Style
Located in Berlin, DE
three shelves inside, the back wall is covered with red velvet. Decorative fittings with vase crowning
Category
20th Century French Baroque Vitrines
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century French Metal Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this early 20th-century French metal vitrine, a piece that marries
Category
Early 20th Century French Vitrines
Materials
Metal
Irish Victorian Burl Walnut Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with this magnificent Irish Victorian burr walnut credenza, a stunning antique
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Credenzas
Materials
Marble
Grand Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Buffet with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
your favorite room! Stretching over eight and a half feet wide, it features concave sides and a step
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique French Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Black Forest Carved Oak Glass Door
Located in Shreveport, LA
stepped out moulding above a wide carved frieze that features a dimensional center carved cartouche with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 93 in W 44 in D 20.25 in
19th Century Irish Painted Cupboard
Located in High Point, NC
A charming Irish country painted pine step-back cupboard with three open shelves above a lower
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Cupboards
Materials
Pine, Paint
Mid Century Danish Teak Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern step-back teak secretary bookcase or wall unit cabinet was made in
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Sheraton Style Country Pine Breakfront
Located in Sheffield, MA
dresser, classic cottage style, farmhouse style, waterfall dresser Antique Step-Back Pine Hutch. American
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Cupboards
Materials
Pine
Philadelphia Federal Wardrobe / Armoire in West Indies Mahogany c. !820
Located in Miami, FL
matched, crotch-mahogany panels. The stepped ogee-style crown molding, too, is expertly book matched
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
1960s Mid-Century Dry Bar: Vintage Elegance with Contemporary Flair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back into the 1960s with our exceptional mid-century dry bar, a showcase of superior
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Buffet: Restored Mahogany Masterpiece with Marquetry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of vintage luxury with our French Art Deco Buffet, a true marvel of historical
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Core Wine Rack Made of Aluminium Including Corkscrew, Black
By Yet Design Studio
Located in Istanbul, 34
step, two vertical panels with a gap on either side coming together to house 6 bottle of wines – a
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum
Core Wine Rack Made of Aluminium Including Corkscrew, Metallic
By Yet Design Studio
Located in Istanbul, 34
step, two vertical panels with a gap on either side coming together to house 6 bottle of wines – a
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Beech and Walnut Root Console Table with an Orange Glass Top, Italy
By Dassi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
back-painted glass top, two lateral shelves and a brass handle.
This is a vintage piece, therefore it
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
H 33.08 in W 38.59 in D 11.82 in
Outstanding Antique George III Quality Oak Inlaid Hanging Corner Cabinet Out
Located in Suffolk, GB
stepped and dental moulded cornice above a quality oak crossbanded moulded door with an unusual wonderful
Category
Antique 18th Century European George III Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Other
H 39.77 in W 33.27 in D 23.04 in
Acerbis Medium Outline Bookcase in Dark Stained Walnut by Giacomo Moor
By Acerbis, Giacomo Moor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
unusual round recesses in the shelves and in the shoulders of the cabinets, a structural detail that is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 87.01 in W 56.7 in D 16.15 in
Acerbis Large Outline Bookcase in Dark Stained Walnut by Giacomo Moor
By Giacomo Moor, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
unusual round recesses in the shelves and in the shoulders of the cabinets, a structural detail that is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 87.01 in W 70.08 in D 16.15 in
Vintage Painted Garden Cart
Located in Houston, TX
piece of outdoor decor that invites you to step back in time and relish the grace and charm of the
Category
20th Century Victorian Garden Ornaments
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century English Oak Buffet with Five Drawers and Two Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved feet. Step back into the splendor of 19th-century England with this distinguished oak long buffet
Category
Antique 19th Century English Buffets
Materials
Brass
Acerbis Small Outline Bookcase in Dark Stained Walnut by Giacomo Moor
By Acerbis, Giacomo Moor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
unusual round recesses in the shelves and in the shoulders of the cabinets, a structural detail that is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 87.01 in W 42.52 in D 16.15 in
Grand 19th Century English Two-Piece Mahogany Stepback Bookcase or China Cabinet
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful large English two-piece mahogany step back bookcase, its upper case with a molded
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 105 in W 50 in D 19 in
19th Century Country French Neoclassical Bookcase in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
results in a stately look that is still casual in appearance, with a finely molded crown, stepped-out
Category
Antique 1880s French Country Bookcases
Materials
Blown Glass, Oak, Pine
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Step Back Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of step back shelves available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique step back shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. We have 43 antique and vintage step back shelves in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of step back shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Step back shelves bearing Georgian or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Acerbis, Giacomo Moor and Design Institute America each produced beautiful step back shelves that are worth considering.
How Much are Step Back Shelves?
Prices for step back shelves start at $1,712 and top out at $55,389 with the average selling for $8,600.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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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