Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
The two bay wall unit comprises of three tension poles, five adjustable shelves, a lectern shelf for vinyl or magazines, and a 2-door sectioned cupboard with a pull-out, ventilated c...
Metal, Aluminum
$3,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Danish Modern Modular Adjustable Wall Unit Shelving 1960s-- 22 pcs Complete Wall
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
Very cool, versatile wall unit shelving modular set. Includes 9 regular shelves Includes 6 Medium shelves Includes 3 Large shelves 37 shelving brackets of various sizes 4 mounting po...
Metal
Vintage ‘Omni System’ Tension Pole Unit by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century tension single bay wall unit. The ‘Omni System’ unit was designed by George Nelson, circa 1960s.
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Brass Tension Pole Shelf, 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular Mid-Century Brass Tension Pole Shelf from Floor to Ceiling, 1960s Design.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Free Standing Tension Pole Shelving Unit
Located in Astoria, NY
A tension bar attaches to the ceiling allowing for a free standing but stable piece.
Brass
Sold
H 95 in W 95.5 in D 13.25 in
Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Omnibus Design
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. (4) spring loaded tension poles provide architectural support for (9) walnut shelves without the need to anchor into your wall (unless you want to).
Aluminum, Metal
Sold
H 98.04 in W 95.52 in D 13.27 in
Tension Pole Free Standing Rose Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Omnibus Design
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Designed for Herman Miller’s Omni Group, the unit exemplifies Nelson’s genius for modularity, balance, and refined utility. Four spring-loaded tension poles, finished in rare rose-g...
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Unit
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Unit includes 3 black tension poles, ten 32" shelves and all hardware required.
Aluminum
Sold
H 92.52 in W 141.74 in D 15.75 in
1960 Modular by Olof Pira String Shelving System Room Divider Wall Unit Library
By String Design AB, Olof Pira
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Consisting of 5 uprights, 18 shelves and two Lectern shelves. The tension poles have holes from top to bottom, therefore the brackets and shelves can be set up in all number of varia...
Steel
Sold
H 117 in W 144 in D 18 in
Rare 1980s ALU Manfrotto Modular Bookcase Shelf System Wall Unit or Display
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
In addition to these easy-to-install components, this complete system features twelve sleek, inter changeable aluminum shelves, each equipped with tension cables and counterweights.
Aluminum
George Nelson CSS Shelving Unit with Chalkboard by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
The beautiful Minimalist design is comprised of three tension-mounted uprights supporting six shelves, a desk with three drawers, and a rare chalkboard.
Aluminum
George Nelson ‘Omni’ Shelving
By George Nelson
Located in Merced, CA
This set includes; 6 aluminum freestanding tension mounted uprights. 24 standard shelves. 1 cabinet box with sliding doors. 1 cabinet with box with one interior shelf. 1 b...
Aluminum
$2,349
H 58.47 in W 64.38 in D 14.97 in
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase desi...
Teak
$6,250
H 108 in W 105 in D 17 in
George Nelson Omni-Style Modular Wall Unit in Walnut with Black Metal Frame
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Striking mid-century modern wall unit in the style of George Nelson, featuring a versatile modular shelving system with warm walnut cabinetry and a distinctive black metal framework....
Aluminum
$3,152
H 78.75 in W 64.57 in D 13 in
Poul Cadovius Freestanding Modular Wall Unit System for Royal System, 1960s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Original freestanding wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, model Royal, in the 1960s for Royal System, Denmark. Freestanding wall unit consists 3 black metal uprights, one cabinet an...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase Étagère with Storage, circa 1960s
Located in Perkasie, PA
Title Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase Étagère with Storage, circa 1960s Description A handsome Mid-Century Modern style walnut bookcase and étagère, dating to approximately the 1...
Walnut
$4,814
H 84.85 in W 95.08 in D 13.39 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase, Italian Design, 1950, Excellent Condition
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage freestanding walnut bookcase with shelves, storage compartments with hinged doors and compartment with drop down.
Walnut
Danish Rosewood Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Rosewood Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Danish Mid-Century Modern 1 bay shelving system model Cado. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed by Danis...
Rosewood
$1,430
H 78.94 in W 32.88 in D 9.65 in L 78.94 in
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 1 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase desi...
Teak
$18,500
H 95.5 in W 129.25 in D 18.5 in
Comprehensive Storage System by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production 'CSS" - Comprehensive Storage System designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1959. This system is in excellent condition with the early Herman Miller lable cons...
Aluminum
George Nelson For Mobilier International Paris Mid Century Wall Unit
By Mobilier International
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Probably by George Nelson 1960's. An exceptional large scale wall unit with three compartments. Tall heavy black powder coated adjustable height metal frames with other metal legs. ...
Aluminum, Steel
Olof Pira Modular Teak Shelving System, Sweden, 1950s
By String Design AB, Olof Pira
Located in Rødekro, DK
A refined example of Scandinavian Modern design, this modular shelving system was designed by Olof Pira in Sweden during the 1960s. The system features beautifully grained teak shel...
Stainless Steel
1960s wall shelf, Poul Cadovius
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1960s. The high-quality containers and shelves are veneered in teak. The system consists of nine shelves, a record container, and three wooden ladder...
Wood, Teak
Tomado modular shelving system Teak 1950s Holland
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Den Haag, NL
Tomado wall shelf from the 50s, it is made up of 2 black metal uprights dyed in the mass and stamped + 3 teak wood shelves with fixings included. The whole is in very good condition ...
Teak
$1,090
H 41.34 in W 33.27 in D 8.86 in
modular wall shelving Scandinavian mid-century modern design C. 1970
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Floating modular shelving in Mid-Century Modern style made from petiribí wood, with two wooden uprights that incorporate hidden metal rails that allow the shelf height to be changed ...
Wood
Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s, Set of 9
By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
Located in Rødekro, DK
A commanding and complete three-bay teak wall shelving system by Kai Kristiansen, produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik (FM Møbler), Denmark, in the 1960s — one of the most sought-after...
Teak
George Nelson Walnut Veneer Bookcase for Herman Miller, Mid-Century
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century walnut veneer bookcase with two shelves in a rectangular cabinet, resting on four tapered wooden legs. (BCS BASICS CABINET SERIES, GEORGE NELSON FOR HERMAN MILLE...
Walnut
Norwegian Teak Modular Shelving System Mid Century 1960s
By John Texmon
Located in Norwich, England
Stylish mid century Norwegian teak modular system. Circa 1960s. A versatile system that can be configured in different ways: as two separate single bays, as two bays joined together...
Teak, Birch
$536Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.8 in Dm 19.6 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$7,850
H 26.78 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Brown Leather, 1962
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962 The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural d...
Leather, Wood
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Since pr...
Steel
$2,500 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
Midcentury Walnut Cado Display Shelf
By Poul Cadovius
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Walnut Cado System display shelf thats meant to hold books or flat artwork. The shelf has a beautiful catch at the bottom preventing a book from falling off. The wood brac...
Rosewood
$2,507 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$9,462 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 4
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Upholstery
$4,686Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$4,292
H 78.75 in W 96.07 in D 14.97 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 3 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating ...
Teak
Pair of Delord & Garrault Floor to Ceiling Lamps
By Garrault-Delord
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of rare "Sol au plafond" (floor to ceiling) lamps, made of different section of metal tubes holding an enlightnen plexi globe. Adjustable height both at the top and bottom thank...
Metal, Chrome
$4,500 / set
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden
By Karl Anderson, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of nightstands in oak with adjustable shelves. Designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great condition.
Oak
$12,775Sale Price|51% Off
H 10.23 in W 41.85 in D 15.51 in
Tacchini Le Mura Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini in STOCK
By Tacchini, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
LE MURA RIGHT MODULE 90, LE MURA LEFT MODULE 90 & LE MURA CENTRAL MODULE 90 CAT. Z - ZAREEN 03 CLASP AND ZIPPERS MATT BLACK NICHEL T148 WITH INTERLINER CAL117 The project Le Mu...
Leather
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
From valuable historical memorabilia to rare architectural models to priceless family photos, there’s no shortage of collectibles and curiosities worthy of adorning your home. Why not take the time to find the ideal antique, new or vintage shelves for your treasured trinkets?
For every space and object, there’s sure to be a wall-mounted or sturdy floor solution that matches your shelving needs on 1stDibs. And while shelves should technically stick out from your wall, they shouldn’t from the rest of your decor.
Because you can find shelves made with a wide variety of materials today, everything from teak to brass, your shelving can seamlessly support your existing color scheme and design style. An arrangement of shelves from floor to ceiling can turn your wall into a proud storage space for displaying artwork, decorative objects and books. Options abound with regard to shelving for the latter, as furniture designers know that literature creates an inviting atmosphere in any room, and one of the simplest ways to integrate books into an interior design is with the right shelves or bookcase.
Elegant shelving is a must for a happy home office or library, but a sharp shelving system can freshen up virtually any room in your home. Proudly display your vintage dinner plates and other tableware with open shelving in the kitchen or tuck away linens in big baskets on shelves in your bathroom if you’re navigating life without a proper linen closet.
On 1stDibs, find a wide range of shelves that includes everything from mid-century modern floating shelves to decorative Chinese shelves dating from the 18th century to contemporary statement-making structures that are as provocative as they are convenient.