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1970s Pagoda Four Tier Brass Faux Bamboo Shelving Unit Display, Belgian
1970s Pagoda Four Tier Brass Faux Bamboo Shelving Unit Display, Belgian

1970s Pagoda Four Tier Brass Faux Bamboo Shelving Unit Display, Belgian

Located in London, GB

This elegant Belgian tall pagoda four-tier shelving unit features a sophisticated faux bamboo brass frame.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

French Waterfall Shelving Unit Bookcase Display Media Stand 20C Regency Console
French Waterfall Shelving Unit Bookcase Display Media Stand 20C Regency Console

French Waterfall Shelving Unit Bookcase Display Media Stand 20C Regency Console

Located in London, GB

Overall it's a stunning and unique waterfall shelving unit in lovely vintage condition and if well looked after it should be just as magnificent for decades to come – please see the ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Shelves

Materials

Wood

Bamboo, Brass and Smoked Glass Étagère or Shelving Unit
Bamboo, Brass and Smoked Glass Étagère or Shelving Unit

Bamboo, Brass and Smoked Glass Étagère or Shelving Unit

Located in Roma, IT

Refined and unique etagere or shelving unit fully hand-made in solid brass and bamboo, completed with thick smoked glasses.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

A 10-Piece Stackable Shelving Unit, Aino Aalto, 1930/1940s
A 10-Piece Stackable Shelving Unit, Aino Aalto, 1930/1940s

A 10-Piece Stackable Shelving Unit, Aino Aalto, 1930/1940s

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Aino Aalto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

A 10-piece stackable shelving unit, design Aino Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Birch

Mid-Century Rattan Shelving Units, Italy 1970. Set of two
Mid-Century Rattan Shelving Units, Italy 1970. Set of two

Mid-Century Rattan Shelving Units, Italy 1970. Set of two

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a charming set of two vintage rattan shelving units or étagères, exuding a tropical, bohemian aesthetic.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Century French Wooden Etagere Shelving Unit, Circa 1960 MCM Etagere
Mid-Century French Wooden Etagere Shelving Unit, Circa 1960 MCM Etagere

Mid-Century French Wooden Etagere Shelving Unit, Circa 1960 MCM Etagere

Located in High Point, NC

The proportions make it both functional and visually light. A practical shelving unit ideal for living rooms, offices, or interiors where vertical display enhances the space.

Category

20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Stunning Art Nouveau Brass and Glass Staggered Shelving Unit-French
Stunning Art Nouveau Brass and Glass Staggered Shelving Unit-French

Stunning Art Nouveau Brass and Glass Staggered Shelving Unit-French

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

This is noticable with the small charming square flower rosettes that are mounted in the cross joints of the stand itself. The stunning shelving unit was previously boutique inve...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Shelves

Materials

Brass

MCM Dutch Design Stick Shelving Unit by W. Lutjens, Netherlands 1960's
MCM Dutch Design Stick Shelving Unit by W. Lutjens, Netherlands 1960's

MCM Dutch Design Stick Shelving Unit by W. Lutjens, Netherlands 1960's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design Stick Shelving Unit by Willem Lutjens. Made in the Netherlands, 1960's period. 4 Black lacquered steel rods with 5 solid birch wooden planks me...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

American Midcentury Metal and Wood Two-Tiered Shelving Unit with Twisted Motifs
American Midcentury Metal and Wood Two-Tiered Shelving Unit with Twisted Motifs

American Midcentury Metal and Wood Two-Tiered Shelving Unit with Twisted Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage American Industrial style wood and metal shelving unit from the mid 20th century with two shelves, twisted motifs, lateral handles and half moon cross stretcher.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

American Midcentury Metal and Wood Two-Tiered Shelving Unit with Twisted Motifs
American Midcentury Metal and Wood Two-Tiered Shelving Unit with Twisted Motifs

American Midcentury Metal and Wood Two-Tiered Shelving Unit with Twisted Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage American Industrial style wood and metal shelving unit from the mid 20th century with two shelves, twisted motifs, lateral handles and half moon cross stretcher.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Tiered Art Deco Satinwood Side Shelving Unit With Built-in Lighting
Tiered Art Deco Satinwood Side Shelving Unit With Built-in Lighting

Tiered Art Deco Satinwood Side Shelving Unit With Built-in Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Art Deco tiered satinwood shelving unit circa the 1940s is a unique piece that provides storage, display and light.

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Metal

Postmodern "The Colonnades" Shelving Unit by Pascal Mourgue for Artelano, 1990s
Postmodern "The Colonnades" Shelving Unit by Pascal Mourgue for Artelano, 1990s

Postmodern "The Colonnades" Shelving Unit by Pascal Mourgue for Artelano, 1990s

By Pascal Mourgue

Located in Rouen, FR

Totemic shelving unit designed by Pascal Mourgue for Artelano in the 1990s, part of the iconic Colonnades collection.

Category

1990s French Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Oak

Collectible Open Etagere Shelving Unit Late 1940s Northwest Chair Company
Collectible Open Etagere Shelving Unit Late 1940s Northwest Chair Company

Collectible Open Etagere Shelving Unit Late 1940s Northwest Chair Company

By Northwest Chair Co.

Located in Lomita, CA

A beautifully proportioned mid-century shelving unit by the Northwest Chair Company of Tacoma, Washington.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Abalone, Birch, Maple

Pair of BoConcept Como System Matte White Lacquered Contemporary Shelving Units
Pair of BoConcept Como System Matte White Lacquered Contemporary Shelving Units

Pair of BoConcept Como System Matte White Lacquered Contemporary Shelving Units

By BoConcept

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A pair of BoConcept Como System shelving units. The Como shelving system is designed by Morton Georgsen for BoConcept, and is designed to be a mix and match modular system.

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Shelves

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage 1960s Arthur Umanoff Iron Oak Étagère Room Divider Shelving Unit
Vintage 1960s Arthur Umanoff Iron Oak Étagère Room Divider Shelving Unit

Vintage 1960s Arthur Umanoff Iron Oak Étagère Room Divider Shelving Unit

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Striking vintage Arthur Umanoff shelving unit dating to the 1960s. Constructed with a solid iron frame featuring a decorative sun motif and woven, plastic-coated fiber detailing.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Pierre Chapo "GO" Modular Shelving Unit in Solid Elm, 1983
Pierre Chapo "GO" Modular Shelving Unit in Solid Elm, 1983

Pierre Chapo "GO" Modular Shelving Unit in Solid Elm, 1983

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A masterpiece of adaptability and design, this Pierre Chapo "GO" Modular Shelving Unit in solid elm represents an esteemed end-of-career highlight for the highly influential French d...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Elm

Mid-Century American Modern Iron Shelving Unit / Etagere by Freda Diamond
Mid-Century American Modern Iron Shelving Unit / Etagere by Freda Diamond

Mid-Century American Modern Iron Shelving Unit / Etagere by Freda Diamond

By Baumritter, Freda Diamond

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Versatile, modernist shelving unit designed by MOMA Good Design winner, Freda Diamond, for Baumritter, (ca. 1954, USA).

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet and Light
Mid-Century Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet and Light

Mid-Century Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet and Light

By Pilastro, Coen de Vries

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Pilastro Two-Section Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet and Light Attributed to Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro Netherlands, 1950s–1960s An outstanding example of Dutch mid-ce...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Italian 1980s Black Lacquer & Glass Shelving Unit with iGuzzini Lamp
Italian 1980s Black Lacquer & Glass Shelving Unit with iGuzzini Lamp

Italian 1980s Black Lacquer & Glass Shelving Unit with iGuzzini Lamp

By iGuzzini, Willy Rizzo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Built across three sections, this large Italian shelving unit combines black lacquered cabinetry with thick structural glass risers and mixed open and closed storage.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

1970s Umbo Modular Shelving Unit by Kay LeRoy Ruggles for Directional 26 Pieces
1970s Umbo Modular Shelving Unit by Kay LeRoy Ruggles for Directional 26 Pieces

1970s Umbo Modular Shelving Unit by Kay LeRoy Ruggles for Directional 26 Pieces

By Kay Leroy Ruggles

Located in Monrovia, CA

This Is A Vintage 1970s Iconic Modular Shelving Unit Called UMBO For Directional. The UMBO Modular Shelving Unit Allows One To Create Their Own Custom Shelving Configurations.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Plastic

Jan van der Togt Tomado 1950s Wall Shelving Unit, Enameled Metal
Jan van der Togt Tomado 1950s Wall Shelving Unit, Enameled Metal

Jan van der Togt Tomado 1950s Wall Shelving Unit, Enameled Metal

By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Single-section wall-mounted shelving unit designed by Jan van der Togt for Tomado during the 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 32)
1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 32)

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 32)

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1920’s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit – Storage – Shelving Unit (Model 32) 1920’s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit – Storage – Shelving Unit (Model 32).

Category

Vintage 1920s English Shelves

Materials

Pine

1940's Tall French Workshop Shelving Unit - Thirty Four Drawers
1940's Tall French Workshop Shelving Unit - Thirty Four Drawers

1940's Tall French Workshop Shelving Unit - Thirty Four Drawers

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s Tall French Workshop Shelving Unit – Thirty Four Drawers. Sourced in France this is a practical piece of storage, the bottom has nine large drawers and 25 small drawers.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Shelves

Materials

Pine

Vintage Open Bookcase, Asian, Shelving Unit, Regency Colonial Revival, C.1980
Vintage Open Bookcase, Asian, Shelving Unit, Regency Colonial Revival, C.1980

Vintage Open Bookcase, Asian, Shelving Unit, Regency Colonial Revival, C.1980

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An Asian, stained Hevea and cast iron shelving unit in Regency and Colonial revival taste, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.

Category

Vintage 1980s Asian Regency Revival Furniture

Materials

Iron

Arthur Umanoff Iron Obelisk Pyramid-Form Freestanding Shelving Unit/Etagere
Arthur Umanoff Iron Obelisk Pyramid-Form Freestanding Shelving Unit/Etagere

Arthur Umanoff Iron Obelisk Pyramid-Form Freestanding Shelving Unit/Etagere

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Scarcely seen sculptural wrought iron shelving unit designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pilastro 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Drop Down Desk and Light
Pilastro 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Drop Down Desk and Light

Pilastro 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Drop Down Desk and Light

By Pilastro, Coen de Vries

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro enameled metal wall shelving unit. This unit features a metal drop down desk cabinet with olive green door, grey light fixture, red shelf and three mini en...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wooden Open Shelving Unit with Slatted Shelves and Weathered Patina
Vintage Wooden Open Shelving Unit with Slatted Shelves and Weathered Patina

Vintage Wooden Open Shelving Unit with Slatted Shelves and Weathered Patina

Located in High Point, NC

This vintage wooden shelving unit features a tall, open-frame construction with four fixed slatted shelves and a sturdy rectangular form.

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Tomado Wall Shelving Unit, Black Wire Frame, Orange Yellow Shelves
Mid-Century Tomado Wall Shelving Unit, Black Wire Frame, Orange Yellow Shelves

Mid-Century Tomado Wall Shelving Unit, Black Wire Frame, Orange Yellow Shelves

By Tomado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Single section wall-mounted shelving unit by Dutch manufacturer Tomado features vibrant orange and yellow metal shelves suspended on black wire risers.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Heavily Textured Swedish Pine Shelving Unit
Heavily Textured Swedish Pine Shelving Unit

Heavily Textured Swedish Pine Shelving Unit

Located in London, GB

Simple well executed design, constructed almost entirely using wooden dowels and pegs (rather than nails). Reminiscent of the works of Axel Einar Hijorth & the textured finishes of ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Shelves

Materials

Pine

1953 ESU 240-N Shelving Unit by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller w/ Walnut
1953 ESU 240-N Shelving Unit by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller w/ Walnut

1953 ESU 240-N Shelving Unit by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller w/ Walnut

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original 1953 ESU 240-N Shelving Unit designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1949.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Chrome

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 29)
1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 29)

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 29)

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 29). Sourced from a brickyard in the north of England, outside Hull.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 46)
1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 46)

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 46)

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 46). Sourced from a brickyard in the north of England, outside Hull.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Shelves

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Tomado Shelving Unit by Jan van der Togt, Blue & Yellow Metal
Mid-Century Tomado Shelving Unit by Jan van der Togt, Blue & Yellow Metal

Mid-Century Tomado Shelving Unit by Jan van der Togt, Blue & Yellow Metal

By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Shelving unit designed by Jan van der Togt for Tomado features blue and yellow enameled metal shelves mounted on black enameled wire ladder risers.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

two-drawer shelving unit by Marcel Gascoin edited by Arhec
two-drawer shelving unit by Marcel Gascoin edited by Arhec

two-drawer shelving unit by Marcel Gascoin edited by Arhec

By Marcel Gascoin

Located in Saint Ouen, France

The two-drawer shelving unit from 1950 is an emblematic piece of Marcel Gascoin's work and of the housing Reconstruction period.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

BOKHYLLA Modular Shelving Unit by Jan Schedin for Ikea PS Collection - 1990s
BOKHYLLA Modular Shelving Unit by Jan Schedin for Ikea PS Collection - 1990s

BOKHYLLA Modular Shelving Unit by Jan Schedin for Ikea PS Collection - 1990s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Vintage - Decoration - Modular Shelving This shelving unit is the "Bokhylla" folding model designed by Jan Schedin for the IKEA PS collection in 1997.

Category

1990s Swedish Shelves

Materials

Laminate

Janet Schweitzer "Orba" Shelving Units by Pace
Janet Schweitzer "Orba" Shelving Units by Pace

Janet Schweitzer "Orba" Shelving Units by Pace

By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer

Located in Highland, IN

Combining aluminum uprights, glass shelves, and a cabinet clad in rich burled wood, these two single bay units offer both open shelving and concealed storage.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Johannes Sorth Rosewood Shelving Unit for Bornholm
Johannes Sorth Rosewood Shelving Unit for Bornholm

Johannes Sorth Rosewood Shelving Unit for Bornholm

By Bornholm Møbelfabrik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning rosewood cabinet by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm c.1960s, Denmark. The upper section of the piece features an open shelf with tambour sliding doors below. Inside the doors ar...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

20th Century American Adirondack-Style Shelving Unit
20th Century American Adirondack-Style Shelving Unit

20th Century American Adirondack-Style Shelving Unit

Located in Chicago, IL

This exquisite 20th-century American Adirondack-style shelf is a captivating blend of nature and craftsmanship, showcasing the unique charm of willow branches arranged in intricate s...

Category

20th Century American Adirondack Shelves

Materials

Willow

Faux Large Parchment Tall Étagère Shelving Unit
Faux Large Parchment Tall Étagère Shelving Unit

Faux Large Parchment Tall Étagère Shelving Unit

By Karl Springer

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern lacquered faux goat skin étagère.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Goatskin

Poul Cadovius Abstracta shelving unit teak Denmark 1960
Poul Cadovius Abstracta shelving unit teak Denmark 1960

Poul Cadovius Abstracta shelving unit teak Denmark 1960

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This versatile shelving system can serve as a display unit, bookcase, storage solution, or room divider, making it a perfect addition to any modern interior.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Rural Travail Populaire Shelving Unit, France, 19th Century
Rural Travail Populaire Shelving Unit, France, 19th Century

Rural Travail Populaire Shelving Unit, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Wabi sabi shelving system, a nod to 19th-century French aesthetics.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Étagères Shelving Units
Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Étagères Shelving Units

Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Étagères Shelving Units

By LaBarge

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Pair of vintage Italian gold gilt smoked glass shelves étagères with pineapple finials. Smoked glass shelving and a cane shelf. Classic styling with a pop. Curbside to NYC/Philly $600

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Shelving Unit by Domino Mobler
Mid Century Modern Shelving Unit by Domino Mobler

Mid Century Modern Shelving Unit by Domino Mobler

By Domino Møbler

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wooden shelving system produced by the Danish company Domino Møbler, one of the major manufacturers of Danish modernist furniture, which combines minimalist lines with natural wood. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Solid Brass and chrome with glass shelving unit
Solid Brass and chrome with glass shelving unit

Solid Brass and chrome with glass shelving unit

By Renato Zevi

Located in Toronto, ON

Solid Chrome and brass/bronze two toned shelf with up to 6 glass shelves. This solid and sturdy shelf features two metals: chrome and brass. The chrome has minimal patina. The brass ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1959
Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1959

Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1959

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Expansive Four Bay George Nelson ‘Comprehensive Storage System' (CSS) with customized ash shelving installed by first sale client in the 1970s. Introduced by Herman Miller in 1959,...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1950s Johnson Carper Curved Walnut Desk Dresser Shelving Unit
1950s Johnson Carper Curved Walnut Desk Dresser Shelving Unit

1950s Johnson Carper Curved Walnut Desk Dresser Shelving Unit

By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall, Paul McCobb, Johnson Carper

Located in Bensalem, PA

This is a six piece set.Please look at pictures and videofor overall condition detail, and some measurements solid brass pulls. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Wicker and Glass Shelving Unit, France, 1960
Mid-Century Wicker and Glass Shelving Unit, France, 1960

Mid-Century Wicker and Glass Shelving Unit, France, 1960

Located in Madrid, ES

French Bohemian Wicker shelf unit from the late mid-century. It consists of a metal frame and covered in handmade wicker braided with three white glass shelves. Shelves dimension...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

French Midcentury Brass and Glass Angular Formed Shelving Unit
French Midcentury Brass and Glass Angular Formed Shelving Unit

French Midcentury Brass and Glass Angular Formed Shelving Unit

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Large, handsome distinctive and sculptural vintage brass shelves, from 1960s, France. With elongated glass shelves, divided into 3 triangular high sections with two lower units, one ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Shelving Unit, 1950's
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Shelving Unit, 1950's

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Shelving Unit, 1950's

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. 4 wooden shelves with a black painted metal system and brass feet. It is very easy to disassemble with 8...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Oak Shop Counter Cabinet / Shelving Unit, 19th Century
Antique French Oak Shop Counter Cabinet / Shelving Unit, 19th Century

Antique French Oak Shop Counter Cabinet / Shelving Unit, 19th Century

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This antique shop counter dates from the 19th century and was made in France. It features an oak paneled frame with three drawers and shelving. This shop counter could also be used a...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1960s Sven Ellekjaer for Raymor Floating Floating Cabinet Shelving Unit
1960s Sven Ellekjaer for Raymor Floating Floating Cabinet Shelving Unit

1960s Sven Ellekjaer for Raymor Floating Floating Cabinet Shelving Unit

By George Nelson, Sven Ellekaer , Albert Hansen, Herman Miller

Located in Bensalem, PA

The "Omnibus" modular wall unit is a highly collectible mid-century modern system designed by Danish architect Sven Ellekaer (often spelled Ellekjaer), manufactured by Albert Hansen ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Vintage Geometric Gold-plated Shelving Unit by Belgo Chrom, 1970s
Vintage Geometric Gold-plated Shelving Unit by Belgo Chrom, 1970s

Vintage Geometric Gold-plated Shelving Unit by Belgo Chrom, 1970s

By Belgo Chrome

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Gold plated geometric etagère by Belgo Chrom, produced in the 1970’s. This console is also often attributed to Romeo Rega. It features beautiful unique geometric shelves with thick c...

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. Wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system. It is very easy to disassemble. We work wit...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. 4 wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system. It is very easy to disassemble.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. 5 wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system. It is very easy to disassemble.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

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Used Shelving Units For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of used shelving units available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, all used shelving units available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of used shelving units available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Industrial used shelving units are consistently popular styles. Used shelving units have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Poul Cadovius, Cado and Tomado are consistently popular.

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Used shelving units can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,897, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $38,000.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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