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Contemporary Matias Sagaría Storage Bookcase Viennese Straw Italian Walnut Black
By Matias Sagaría
Located in San Polo, Parma
Sagitta #1 is a storage double-sided cabinet and bookcase. Designed by SAGARÍA Sagitta along with
Category

2010s Italian Other Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Straw

Contemporary Sculptural Black Steel Etagere Bookcase Storage Shelf USA
By Felica Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
with balance and tension between the shelves while serving as an etagere, bookcase, or storage shelf
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Sculptural Black Steel Etagere Bookcase Storage Shelf Pair, USA
By Felica Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes two modern Etagere bookcases Storage Shelves which are contemporary and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Café Crème Cabinet
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
in a trapezoid shape. The dynamic tension of this piece will enliven any space, adding precious
Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Café Crème Cabinet
Café Crème Cabinet
H 60.63 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
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

Contemporary Black Steel Twisted Cabinet XL by Ward Wijnant
Located in 1204, CH
; from themselves and each other. A concept firmly seated in interaction, tension and force. A concept
Category

2010s Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Black Steel Twisted Cabinet by by Ward Wijnant
Located in 1204, CH
; from themselves and each other. A concept firmly seated in interaction, tension and force. A concept
Category

2010s Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

DeCastelli Elizabeth Console in Copper by Nathalie Dewez
By DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, transforming each reflection into light. In an interplay of airiness and tension, elasticity and rigour, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Copper

DeCastelli Elizabeth Console in Brass by Nathalie Dewez
By DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, transforming each reflection into light. In an interplay of airiness and tension, elasticity and rigour, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Art Deco cabinet attributed to Joseph De Bruycker
Located in Meulebeke, BE
unique tension between each layers. The cabinet has two small doors on each side with vitrine glass and
Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Chinese Fine Ironwood Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
and balanced tension among its austere construction, rich timber, and thoughtfully placed handmade
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Fine Ironwood Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Fine Ironwood Cabinet, c. 1850
H 71 in W 67 in D 25.25 in
DeCastelli Elizabeth Console in Stainless Steel by Nathalie Dewez
By DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, transforming each reflection into light. In an interplay of airiness and tension, elasticity and rigour, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Elizabeth Cabinet in Copper by De Castelli
By DeCastelli
Located in Boston, MA
, transforming each reflection into the light. In an interplay of airiness and tension, elasticity and rigor, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Copper

Elizabeth Cabinet in Copper by De Castelli
Elizabeth Cabinet in Copper by De Castelli
H 39.38 in W 48.04 in D 14.18 in
Mid century String shelf system teak & metal by Olof Pira Sweden, 1960s
By Olof Pira, String Design AB
Located in The Hague, NL
teak and steel. Designed as a ‘tension’ system where each upright is trapped between the floor and
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Contemporary grey aluminium Small Wavy Shelf by Yoon Shun
Located in 1204, CH
bonded with glue, and the tension of the vertical frames further enhances the overall stability of the
Category

2010s Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary grey aluminium Large Wavy Shelf by Yoon Shun
Located in 1204, CH
bonded with glue, and the tension of the vertical frames further enhances the overall stability of the
Category

2010s Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Envelope Bookcase
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
dynamic tension.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Envelope Bookcase
Envelope Bookcase
H 79.93 in W 49.22 in D 15.36 in
Landscape Credenza by Morgan Clayhall, mix media artwork on doors
By Morgan Clayhall
Located in Toronto, CA
image, creating a one kind piece of artwork. The tension between the old school landscape and the modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

2 Sideboards by Jiri Jiroutek Mid Century 1960s
By Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Wien, AT
top of the other, they form a self-contained unit, alone they seem in tension with each other
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak, Bentwood

 2 Sideboards by Jiri Jiroutek Mid Century 1960s
 2 Sideboards by Jiri Jiroutek Mid Century 1960s
H 53.15 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Light grey Vitrine Cabinet, Lacquered Eco Fiberboard, Color by Customers Choice
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
the medieval wall around the small town of Visby, Sweden, the designer noticed the tension between the
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Natural Fiber

Contemporary Gingko Bookshelf System in Metal and Hardwood
By Pietro Russo Design
Located in Agrate Brianza (MB), Lombardy
magnificent fan-shaped leaves. The matte black painted iron structure is floor-to-ceiling tensioned with an
Category

2010s Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

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

"Virgo" Black Anodized Aluminum Open Bookcase Designed by Xavier Lust for Driade
By Driade, Xavier Lust
Located in Brooklyn, NY
tension" structure which assumes the typological image of a bookcase but it actually leads us to think
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Kartell Medium Bookworm Bookcase in Aluminum by Ron Arad
By Kartell, Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in tension and to increase resistance once loaded. Made of: PVC.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Plastic

Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
developed from this tension between usability and style, and including products such as the Fiorenza, Luisa
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
H 104.73 in W 80.71 in D 21.86 in
Biedermeier Style Burled Birchwood Secretary Desk by Colombo Mobili
By Colombo Mobili
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, each temple withdrawing to reveal a storage space built into the back of each. The central door opens
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Brass

Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
developed from this tension between usability and style, and including products such as the Fiorenza, Luisa
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
developed from this tension between usability and style, and including products such as the Fiorenza, Luisa
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
H 104.73 in W 80.71 in D 21.86 in
Custom Credenza Made from Stainless Steel Legs and Walnut Drawers
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
The polished stainless steel side panels appear to be pulling apart creating a tension so strong
Category

2010s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omni Style Wall Unit Room Divider in Teak After George Nelson, Usa, circa 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Deland, FL
includes three shelves for open storage. All shelves and cabinets can be set at adjustable variable heights
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Climb 120 Shelving System Black Metal Threads, Walnut
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
design plays with the sensation of tension of the wires that grasps the wooden shelves and becomes a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Wood Pin Shelf in White Oak by Fort Standard
By Fort Standard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sides through sheer tension. Available in custom sizes and hardwoods including: white oak, ash
Category

2010s American Shelves

Materials

Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

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

Climb Mega Shelving System Black Metal Threads, Walnut
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. The design plays with the sensation of tension of the wires that grasps the wooden shelves and becomes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Symbiotic Shelf by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
their moment, creating a tension of the object itself in relation to the space it occupies. The five
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

Symbiotic Shelf by Mameluca
Symbiotic Shelf by Mameluca
H 78.75 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
Set of 2 Symbiotic Shelves by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
their moment, creating a tension of the object itself in relation to the space it occupies. The five
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 2 Symbiotic Shelves by Mameluca
Set of 2 Symbiotic Shelves by Mameluca
H 78.75 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
Beautiful Corner Showcase in Biedermeier Style, Cherrywood
Located in Berlin, DE
. Decorated with thread-framed veneer fields. The right door has a slight tension due to its age because solid
Category

20th Century German Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Softwood, Cherry

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Unit
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lake Worth, FL
or placed anywhere in the room. Unit includes 3 black tension poles, ten 32" shelves and all hardware
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Natural Walnut "Climb" Shelving System, Bashko Trybek
Located in Geneve, CH
sensation of tension of the wires that grasps the wooden shelves and becomes the structure. Climb is a
Category

2010s Polish Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Climb 120 Shelving System Black Metal Threads, Birchwood
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. The design plays with the sensation of tension of the wires that grasps the wooden shelves and becomes
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
. The design plays with the sensation of tension of the wires that grasps the wooden shelves and becomes
Category

2010s French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Climb 120 Shelving System Color Metal Threads, Birchwood
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. The design plays with the sensation of tension of the wires that grasps the wooden shelves and becomes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Natural Birch "Climb" Shelving System, Bashko Trybek
Located in Geneve, CH
plays with the sensation of tension of the wires that grasps the wooden shelves and becomes the
Category

2010s Polish Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Sculptural Steel Black Credenza Buffet Bar Handcrafted USA
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
balance and tension while serving as a credenza or perfect for a bar. Handcrafted and hand-painted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
developed from this tension between usability and style, and including products such as the Fiorenza, Luisa
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand Nuage À Plots for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
with tensioning rods and fixing anchors to form a modular piece of furniture. Two features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Franco Albini Radio in Cristallo, by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
inner mechanisms of the device. His later works developed from this tension between usability and style
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Franco Albini Radio in Cristallo, by Cassina
Franco Albini Radio in Cristallo, by Cassina
H 11.03 in W 25.99 in D 28.35 in
Franco Albini Bookcase; a Masterpiece of Italian Craftsmanship and Design
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
device. His later works developed from this tension between usability and style, and including products
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

e15 Shahnaz Sideboard by Philipp Mainzer
By Philipp Mainzer, e15
Located in New York, NY
. Door interiors are quipped with engraved notches that lessen the tension on the wooden elements
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

e15 Shahnaz Sideboard by Philipp Mainzer
e15 Shahnaz Sideboard by Philipp Mainzer
OiledWaxedOiledWaxed
H 17.72 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Unique Emiel Veranneman, 1996
By Emiel Veranneman
Located in Meulebeke, BE
the most important characteristics: harmony, monumental, tension, power and intellectual outflow
Category

1990s Belgian Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Unique Emiel Veranneman, 1996
Unique Emiel Veranneman, 1996
H 42.13 in W 113.39 in D 15.75 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage À Plots, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
tensioning rods and fixing anchors to form a modular piece of furniture. Two features differentiate this
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Pin Shelf in White Oak Wood by Fort Standard, in Stock
By Fort Standard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vertical sides through sheer tension. Immediately available and shown in white oak. Also available in
Category

2010s American Shelves

Materials

Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Charlotte Perriand Nuage À Plots, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
tensioning rods and fixing anchors to form a modular piece of furniture. Two features differentiate this
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Sideboard White Marble 170x37x82cm circle square triangle leg, Handcrafted pc1/1
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
the field of tension between "function" and "art", his works enable the own self to become aware of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Amuneal's 2 Bay Collector's Brass Shelving Unit+Oxidized Oak Adjustable Shelves
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
locally sourced wood. This unit features our optional strap shelves that lends visual tension to the unit
Category

2010s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Amuneal's 3-Bay CSU Bookcase with Credenza
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
that helps to add to the visual tension of the unit and creates a featured display area. The credenza
Category

2010s American Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Amuneal's Collector's 2 Bay Shelving Unit
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
strap shelves that helps to add to the visual tension of the unit and creates a featured display area
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Muller Van Severen Buffet, Manufactured by Muller Van Severen, Barcelona, 2019
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, ES
characterized by an exciting tension between austerity and extravagance, lightness and heaviness, severity and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Buffets

Materials

Steel

Plano Bar Cabinet in Bronze, Curved Glass Doors, Waxed Leather Bottle Slings
By Henry Norris, New Format Studio
Located in Vancouver, BC
within. Its presence is created by the tension of delicate lightness contrasted with imposing size, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Americana 1940s Weathered Armoire with Pine Shelves + Clothing Bar
Located in Fort Collins, CO
right door closed in tension. The painterly effect of time to the surfaces is what we appreciate about
Category

Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak, Pine

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Find many varieties of an authentic piece of tension storage available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of tension storage — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are 15 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of tension storage you’re looking for, while we also have 43 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of tension storage you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of tension storage, those designed in modern, mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made piece of tension storage has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cassina, La Chance and Franco Albini are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tension Storage?

Prices for a piece of tension storage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $800 and can go as high as $72,040, while the average can fetch as much as $5,580.