Tall Open Shelving Units
1970's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wall Shelving Unit Cabinet
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Burbank, CA
be used as an open bookshelf divider to divide a space. It has a curved designed as shown.
It was
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Burl
Tall American Mahogany Thomasville Display Cabinet Unit of Regency Manner
By Thomasville
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
of superb quality.
A tall unit at 2m in height with good useful storage. Four open shelves with two
Category
Late 20th Century British Regency Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Softwood
French Pair Bow-Front Painted Open Shelves, Approximately 3.5" Tall & Wide
Located in Atlanta, GA
open display shelving units from France, each standing just shy of 3 feet in height, are fashioned with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 35.5 in W 35.75 in D 16 in
Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit Room Divider by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
cabinet below appears to hover above the floor. The doors open to adjustable shelving for storage of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Trio of Hekman Tall Campaign Cabinets in Patchwork Burl
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
feature open glass shelving with mirrored backs and a two door lower cabinet with single shelf. The centre
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Burl, Glass, Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Dry Goods Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Handcrafted for commercial spaces, this tall wooden shelving unit originates from 19th-century
Category
Antique 19th Century French Country Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Corner Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
combination of open shelving and enclosed cabinetry give this unit full versatility.
Independent positions
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, Vertical Steel Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
and the combination of open shelving and enclosed cabinetry give this unit full versatility
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 97.75 in D 16.25 in
Meridian Modular Credenza, Duo, Modern Steel Casework, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
position features an enclosed cabinet atop an open shelving unit, creating a seamless pair. Thanks to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Meridian Modular Credenza, Modern Steel Etagere Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
This position features an enclosed cabinet atop an open shelving unit, creating a seamless pair. Thanks
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 Etagere Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
semi-stack position features an enclosed cabinet atop an open shelving unit, creating a seamless pair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 97.75 in D 16.25 in
Mid-Century China Cabinet Hutch Credenza Brass Pulls
Located in Baltimore, MD
door opens to reveal a beautiful interior with fixed wooden display shelving, and plate grooves for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
A Tall Spanish Open Shelf Rack Storage Display Piece, Vintage Artisan Created
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish artisan created tall open shelving unit from the mid-20th century. This vintage rack from
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 73.75 in W 29.5 in D 22 in
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Located in Charlotte, NC
A handcrafted Balinese four-panel room divider screen, artisan unknown. Solid teak with front side being carved out of and reverse side being carved into the teak. Twelve individual ...
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Materials
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Teak Wooden And Brass Highly Decorative Screen Divider
By Eileen Gray
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Magnificent and highly decorative screen divider, at the manner of Eileen Gray, in teak wooden finish and brass.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
Modern Cream Gradient Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
21th century Contemporary cream bench & Ebony veneer base bold shapes
Cadiz Bench combines bold shapes with extreme attention to comfort. A modern bench ideal for any contemporary s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
French Provincial Steel and Brass Bakers Rack
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century French Provincial Baker’s Rack. Wonderful Craftsmanship Made of scrolled steel with decorative brass details. Rare Small proportions. Normandy, circa 1890.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Shelves
Materials
Brass, Steel
Henredon Burl Wood Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in Denton, TX
Elm burl wood veneer. Recessed lighting in the cabinet to illuminate the adjustable glass shelving. Smoked glass doors & smoked mirror backed. Brass hardware is a stunning accent to ...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Burl
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Buffet Display China Cabinet Laurits M Larsen
By Laurits M. Larsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous Danish Modern teak buffet with hutch. Curved top contrasted by bow front bottom.
Featuring adjustable glass shelves at the top. Adjustable wood shelves at the bottom and fo...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Brass, Lucite and Glass Étagère with Five Shelves
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury brass, Lucite and glass corner étagère.
Five shelves
We have four corner étagères available (Three with measurements 31.61in x 31.61in and one 39.37 x 39.37). One of the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Large antique Edwardian quality chinoiserie decorated display cabinet
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique Edwardian quality chinoiserie decorated display cabinet, having an outstanding quality black, red and gold chinoiserie decorated door to the centre opening to reveal a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cabinets
Materials
Glass
H 68.12 in W 55.12 in D 17.72 in
Brass Chrome Glass Tall Etagere
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mixed metals Mid-Century Modern etagere.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish wall system, circa 1960's. Double door cabinet with beautiful bookmatched veneer, interior shelf and open cubby. Three height adjustable shelves with graduating depth...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Italian Florentine Gilt Tall Chest of Drawers Lingerie Semainier
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning Italian midcentury hand decorated tall chest of drawers - lingerie semainier. circa 1940
Handcrafted in the Florence region of Central Italy in the mid-20th century, th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
4 Panels Carved Teak Fine Details Room Divider Screen Heavy Brass Hinges Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
4 Panels carved teak fine details room divider screen heavy brass hinges mint.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Teak
H 71 in W 70 in D 1 in
Henredon English Georgian Inlaid Yew Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous English Georgian style lighted breakfront bookcase or display cabinet.
By Henredon, "18th Century Portfolio" Collection.
USA, 20th Century
Carved yew wood, with i...
Category
20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage rolling room divider, Italy 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage rolling wood room divider. Manufactured in Italy in the 1950's. Two white plywood panels assembled on a stell frame with lateral wood side veneered in teak.
Once used in c...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Steel
Early 19th Century Louis XIII Oak Jam Cabinet or Confiturier from Normandy
Located in Birmingham, AL
A tall early 19th century French Louis XIII style jam cabinet or confiturier from Normandy, circa 1820s. Handcrafted of old growth oak with a rectangular beveled edge top over a sing...
Category
Antique 1820s French Louis XIII Cabinets
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Oak and Glass Display Cabinet from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand crafted in Normandy, northern France circa 1870, and built in two sections, the antique oak and glass cabinet stands on a thick bottom plinth, and dressed at the pediment with a...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 99 in W 32 in D 21.5 in
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Tall American Perspex, Glass and Brass Open Shelving Unit
Located in Heswall, Wirral
Perspex, glass and brass open shelving unit,
circa 1970.
Tall shelving unit with perspex uprights
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass
Bornholm Mobler Denmark Teak Bureau Desk
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
.
The unit measures:
Overall
100cm wide
42.5cm deep closed, 61cm deep open
181.5cm tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
1950's Tall Haberdasery Shelving, Storage Unit, Twenty Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s tall Haberdasery shelving – storage unit – twenty drawers
1950’s tall Haberdasery
Category
Vintage 1950s British Shelves
Materials
Birch
Custom Industrial Artisan Made Steel Étagère Shelving Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall, custom, artisan-made, industrial, steel, étagère, open shelving units feature interesting
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Shelves
Materials
Steel
Set of Three Midcentury Danish Teak Wall Unit Bookcase Shelving Units by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Las Vegas, NV
as well as 1 open shelving display unit with sliding glass doors with lighting.. Unit is in excellent
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 84 in W 144 in D 20 in
Vintage White Lacquer Wood and Glass Five-Tier Shelving Unit
Located in North Miami, FL
This chic and modern substantial and airy tall five-tier open shelving unit is white lacquer over
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Shelves
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Three Danish Teak Wall Unit Bookcase Shelving by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Las Vegas, NV
uppers units as well as 1 open shelving display unit with sliding glass doors with lighting.. Unit is in
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Vintage Staples Ladderax Bookcase / Cabinet / Shelving in Teak
By Ladderax
Located in London, GB
.
This set includes four tall ladder rails, two large chest of drawers, two open cabinets with adjustable
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Custom Industrial Rolling Ash Shelve Unit Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CF signature, solid ash, tall, open, industrial shelving unit, bookcase or display case features
Category
2010s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Finn Juhl Modular Teak ‘Cresco’ Modular Shelving France & Son Danish, Denmark
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cresco teak wall unit/room divider of two cabinets with doors, four open cabinets with adjustable shelves
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 81 in W 68 in D 19 in
Antique Large Black Pharmacy Apothecary Display Cabinet Bookcase Wall Unit
Located in Round Top, TX
At 11' wide and over 9' tall, this amazing old apothecary will make an impressive wall unit or
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 111.5 in W 133 in D 12.5 in
Trio Of Hekman Tall Campaign Cabinets In Patchwork Burl
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
feature open glass shelving with mirrored backs and a two door lower cabinet with single shelf. The center
Category
Vintage 1970s American Cabinets
19th Century English Faux Bamboo 5.5 Ft Tall Painted Wood Bookshelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
display shelving unit from England stands approximately 5.5 feet in height, and has been created with six
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
System shelving unit went on to win the gold medal at the Finland Furniture Fair in 1950 and silver medal
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 95.67 in W 96.07 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Harvey Probber Display & Storage Cabinets
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of tall open display cases or shelving and storage units by Harvey Probber. Ebonized oak and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
A Bold Pair of French Industrial Triangular-Form Iron Shelves
Located in San Francisco, CA
A bold pair of French industrial triangular-form iron shelves; each tall triangular-form shelving
Category
Early 20th Century French Shelves
Large Brutalist Dresser By Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American tall dresser by Lane furniture company in the style of Paul Evans. Two door cabinet opens
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Chest by John Kapel for John Stuart
By John Kapel
Located in Dorchester, MA
portion features two doors that open to reveal three small drawers, ample shelving, and a mirror. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Scandinavian Rosewood Sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shelving. The unit is finished in the back allowing the possibility for it to be used as a room divider
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Mid century Modern Pair of Founders Free Standing Vintage Wood Bookshelf
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Founders free standing vintage wood bookshelf. A very sleek bookshelf shelving unit
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 79.75 in W 40 in D 15.5 in
Magnificent Hand Carved Mahogany Gothic Style Bookshelf Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
like arched Gothic style shelving unit with filligree doors with 5 interior shelves. The top is 89.5
Category
Vintage 1950s American Gothic Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Large Bleached Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet With Adjustable Shelves, circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
lower base cabinet also has adjustable shelving.
Restored, this large wall unit is strong and stable
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Country Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 101 in W 106 in D 20.5 in
Large Bleached Oak Bookcase With Adjustable Shelves, France circa 1900-20
Located in Round Top, TX
for easier shipping and installation. Both together: Approx.. 9' tall and 8.5' wide.
The striking
Category
Early 20th Century French Country Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 110.25 in W 104 in D 19 in
Drexel Heritage Preface Collection Campaign Style Illuminated Cabinets, 1970's
By Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
set is decorated with original brass hardware, made of pecan wood, and dates to the 1970s.These tall
Category
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 80.13 in W 33 in D 21.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Media Credenza Cabinet
By Jesper International
Located in Baltimore, MD
crafted. A true media credenza, features spacious, open storage shelving in the center flanked by cabinet
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Paul McCobb Three Piece Bookshelf Storage Unit
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
additional shelving.
two door cabinet:
32" wide x 28.5" tall x 18" deep
shelving:
40" wide x 48" tall
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Midcentury Walnut Revolving Valet Dresser Cabinet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This cabinet is one of the more unusual designs we have encountered. The tall tower revolves on a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Maple Built-In Kitchen Cabinets
Located in Minneapolis, MN
large cupboards open to reveal spacious open shelving. Curtain rods are already installed, making adding
Category
Vintage 1910s Cabinets
Materials
Maple
Dark Stained Butlers Pantry
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This incredible pantry unit features large amounts of shelving behind antique wavy glass. On one
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements
Materials
Oak
Radius Étagère in Walnut with Solid Shelves and Two Drawers by Munson Furniture
By Paul Munson
Located in Oakland, CA
One of the largest pieces in the Radius collection by Munson Furniture, this customizable shelving
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 77.63 in W 48 in D 16 in
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Tall Open Shelving Units For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of tall open shelving units is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and wood, all tall open shelving units available were constructed with great care. We have 5 antique and vintage tall open shelving units in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Tall open shelving units have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of tall open shelving units to choose from, but at 1stDibs, modern, mid-century modern and Regency tall open shelving units are of considerable interest. Force/Collide, Force Collide and Hekman Furniture each produced beautiful tall open shelving units that are worth considering.
How Much are Tall Open Shelving Units?
Prices for tall open shelving units start at $1,664 and top out at $34,500 with the average selling for $10,125.
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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