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Amuneal's Collector's 2 Bay Shelving Unit
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
This two bay version of Amuneal’s collector’s shelving unit features solid machined brass fittings
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Natural Walnut "Climb" Shelving System, Bashko Trybek
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Walnut "Climb" shelving system, Bashko Trybek Dimensions: 135 L x 27 W x 185 H cm
Category

2010s Polish Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Natural Birch "Climb" Shelving System, Bashko Trybek
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural birch "Climb" shelving system, Bashko Trybek Dimensions: 120 W x 22 D x 155 H cm
Category

2010s Polish Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Climb 120 Shelving System Black Metal Threads, Walnut
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Climb is an ingenious shelving system made of beveled wooden boards supported by metal wires. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Climb Mega Shelving System Black Metal Threads, Walnut
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Climb is an ingenious shelving system made of beveled wooden boards supported by metal wires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Climb 120 Shelving System Color Metal Threads, Walnut
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Climb is an ingenious shelving system made of beveled wooden boards supported by metal wires
Category

2010s French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Climb 120 Shelving System Black Metal Threads, Birchwood
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Climb is an ingenious shelving system made of beveled wooden boards supported by metal wires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Climb 120 Shelving System Color Metal Threads, Birchwood
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Climb is an ingenious shelving system made of beveled wooden boards supported by metal wires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Shelves

Materials

Metal

“Drip Drop Mirror”, Minimalist Brushed Bronze Wall Mirror with Shelving
Located in Brooklyn, NY
traditional tear shape but the moment before the drop falls. There is an amazing amount of tension bound up in
Category

2010s American Minimalist Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Amuneal's 2 Bay Collector's Brass Shelving Unit+Oxidized Oak Adjustable Shelves
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
This two-bay version of Amuneal’s collector’s shelving unit features solid machined brass fittings
Category

2010s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

French Wood and Glass Display Case ca.1940's
Located in Hudson, NY
adjustable chrome-finished shelving brackets with tension screws. Piece has built-in top and side glass
Category

Vintage 1940s French Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid century String shelf system teak & metal by Olof Pira Sweden, 1960s
By Olof Pira, String Design AB
Located in The Hague, NL
A large 1960s modular shelving system ‘Pira’ designed by Olaf Pira for string of Sweden, made of
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Rare 1980s ALU Manfrotto Modular Bookcase Shelf System Wall Unit or Display
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
complete system features twelve sleek, inter changeable aluminum shelves, each equipped with tension cables
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Mid Century Wall Unit with 8 Shelves, circa 1950 - 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in New York, NY
vertical has a spring mechanism tension top, which will hold the wall unit in place when pushing against
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Amuneal's Collector’s Knife Edge Mirror
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s collector’s shelving hardware is used to support this mirror, framed in bleached oak. The
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Amuneal's Collector’s Knife Edge Mirror
Amuneal's Collector’s Knife Edge Mirror
H 54 in W 28.25 in D 2.25 in
Contemporary Sculptural Black Steel Etagere Bookcase Storage Shelf Pair, USA
By Felica Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
, playing with balance and tension between the shelves while serving as a functional etagere bookcase
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Amuneal's 3-Bay CSU Bookcase with Credenza
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
This 3 bay version of Amuneal’s Collector’s shelving unit features solid machined brass fittings
Category

2010s American Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Climb, Walnut-Black Wires, Mega by Bashko Trybek for La Chance
Located in FR
Climb is an ingenious shelving system made of beveled wooden boards supported by metal wires. The
Category

2010s French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Climb, Birchwood, Black Wires by Bashko Trybek for La Chance
Located in FR
Climb is an ingenious shelving system made of beveled wooden boards supported by metal wires
Category

2010s French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Climb, Walnut-Black Wires, by Bashko Trybek for La Chance
Located in FR
Climb is an ingenious shelving system made of beveled wooden boards supported by metal wires
Category

2010s French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Savoir Shift & Nº2 Bed Set, US King Size, by Arik Levy
Located in London, GB
adjustable layout and smooth movement of the horizontal stacking creates shelving on either side of the bed
Category

2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Linen

Charlotte Perriand Nuage À Plots for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
Available on order (production lead time: 13-14 weeks). Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Bespoke Savoir Shift & Nº2 Bed Set, Eastern King Size, by Arik Levy
Located in London, GB
adjustable layout and smooth movement of the horizontal stacking creates shelving on either side of the bed
Category

2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Linen, Wood

Bespoke Savoir Shift & Nº2 Bed Set, Us California King Size, by Arik Levy
Located in London, GB
adjustable layout and smooth movement of the horizontal stacking creates shelving on either side of the bed
Category

2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Linen, Wood

Charlotte Perriand Nuage À Plots, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage À Plots, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Reiterate
By Erika Dueck
Located in Montreal, Quebec
shelving feels Escher-like in its nook-and-cranny organization. Scale is perceived in a refined tension
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper, LED Light, Mixed Media

Reiterate
Reiterate
H 6.125 in W 36.25 in D 37 in
The Sanctuary
By Erika Dueck
Located in Montreal, Quebec
shelving feels Escher-like in its nook-and-cranny organization. Scale is perceived in a refined tension
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper, LED Light, Mixed Media

The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary
H 64 in W 20 in D 20 in
Untitled (Double Tower)
By Erika Dueck
Located in Montreal, Quebec
shelving feels Escher-like in its nook-and-cranny organization. Scale is perceived in a refined tension
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

LED Light, Mixed Media, Paper

Untitled (Burnt Tower)
By Erika Dueck
Located in Montreal, Quebec
shelving feels Escher-like in its nook-and-cranny organization. Scale is perceived in a refined tension
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Untitled (Floating Books)
By Erika Dueck
Located in Montreal, Quebec
shelving feels Escher-like in its nook-and-cranny organization. Scale is perceived in a refined tension
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Rare Edward Wormley Open Frame Lit Shelf Room Divider for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Outstanding and rare shelving unit designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in mahogany with brass
Category

Vintage 1950s American Shelves

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Cadovius Lighted Royal System Wall Unit - Room Divider by Cado
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Portland, ME
stunning, made from Brazilian rosewood. A seldom-seen tension pole system creates pressure on the floor and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Modern Free Standing Tension Pole Shelving Unit
Located in New York, NY
This truly unique shelving unit was made in America in the 1960's. It has kidney-shaped shelves
Category

20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Brass

REFF Modular Shelving Unit in Teak
Located in London, ON
stunning, made from Teak veneer. A seldom-seen tension pole system creates pressure on the floor and
Category

Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

REFF Modular Shelving Unit in Teak
REFF Modular Shelving Unit in Teak
H 120 in W 66.5 in D 16 in
Natural Walnut "Climb" Shelving System, Bashko Trybek
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Walnut "Climb" shelving system - Bashko Trybek Dimensions: 120W x 22D x 155H cm Materials
Category

2010s Polish Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

George Nelson CSS Shelving Unit by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
This CSS shelving unt is an excellent example. The beautiful minimalist design is comprised of four
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson CSS Shelving Unit by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
This CSS shelving unit is an excellent example. The beautiful design is comprised of four tension
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Architectural Hanging Floor-to-Ceiling Lamp/Shelves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incredible and chic hanging display shelving with integrated lighting in brass, enameled metal
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Rare Extra Large Poul Cadovius Teak Room Divider
By Royal, Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra large double sided teak room divider with metal tension supports. Very impressive two sided
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Rare 1st Generation CSS by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
This CSS shelving unit is most uncommon. It is the very first generation produced by Herman Miller
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Untitled (Darkened Library)
By Erika Dueck
Located in Montreal, Quebec
shelving feels Escher-like in its nook-and-cranny organization. Scale is perceived in a refined tension
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper, LED Light, Foam Board

George Nelson Omni Shelving Unit
By George Nelson, Structural Products Inc.
Located in Highland, IN
Miller. This unit consists of open shelving, no case goods. It features 15 31.5" shelves, a magazine
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Omni Shelving Unit
George Nelson Omni Shelving Unit
H 96 in W 97 in D 13 in
Natural Birch "Climb" Shelving System, Bashko Trybek
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural birch "Climb" shelving system, Bashko Trybek Dimensions: 120 W x 22 D x 155 H cm
Category

2010s Polish Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

George Nelson CSS Shelving Unit with Chalkboard by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
This CSS shelving unit is a very uncommon example. The beautiful Minimalist design is comprised of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Large 1960s Modular Shelving System ‘Pira’ by Olaf Pira for String Sweden
By Olof Pira, String Design AB
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A large run of 1960s modular shelving system ‘Pira’ designed by Olaf Pira for string of Sweden
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

1960 Modular by Olof Pira String Shelving System Room Divider Wall Unit Library
By String Design AB, Olof Pira
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A very impressive and versatile Mid-Century Modern shelving system designed by Olof Pira in 1956
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

George Nelson ‘Omni’ Shelving
By George Nelson
Located in Merced, CA
Large and complete set of George Nelson ‘Omni’ shelving. This set includes; 6 aluminum
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson ‘Omni’ Shelving
George Nelson ‘Omni’ Shelving
H 90 in W 161 in L 90 in
1960's William Watting for Mikael Laursen Floating Shelves Wall Unit Bookcase
By William Watting
Located in London, GB
shelving unit. This Danish 1960s piece consists of ten teak shelves supported by three oak uprights and an
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak, Teak

Large Vintage Industrial Midcentury Shelving System or Room Divider
Located in Huddersfield, GB
. Very heavy duty, high quality extra height tension pole support shelving from a corporate environment
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

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Tension Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of tension shelving on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. There are 3 variations of the antique or vintage piece of tension shelving you’re looking for, while we also have 21 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of tension shelving — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of tension shelving, those designed in modern, mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made object in our assortment of tension shelving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by La Chance, Amuneal and Cassina are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tension Shelving?

The average selling price for a piece of tension shelving at 1stDibs is $4,550, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $71,995 for the highest priced.

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