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Mid Century Walnut Floating Shelves, a Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century walnut floating shelves - A pair
Each shelf measures: 35 wide x 10 deep x 19 inches
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Lovely Pair of Floating Aluminum and Glass Shelves Etagere Mid-century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of chunky aluminum and glass floating shelves-etageres. These are hung directly on the
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
$3,800 / set
H 80 in W 35 in D 13.5 in
Mid Century modern iron and glass hanging shelves
Located in Hudson, NY
Add a touch of mid-century sophistication to your space with these floating shelves. Crafted from
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Iron
Wall-Mounted Bar for Dyrlund, 1960s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
and floating shelves and drawers with flush chromed pulls.
Category
1960s Danish Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Wood
Swedish Midcentury Bookshelf by Edmond Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Swedish-made blonde Mid-Century Modern bookshelf pair with three floating shelves each designed by
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Wood
$2,470 Sale Price / set
35% Off
H 33.5 in W 36 in D 12 in
Poul Cadovius Teak Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Cambridge, US
adjustable interior shelves.
4 floating shelves - including three narrow and one wide - with signature
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Wall Mounted Floating Lucite Shelves, France 1980’s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive set of 5 mid-century modern thick solid wall shelves that disappear on the wall. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
H 4.25 in W 22 in D 11 in
Set of Five Kartell Inspired White Floating Molded Acrylic Wall Shelves
By Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 5 molded, Mid-Century, acrylic floating wall shelves. Two small (1 bright white, 1 off white
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Acrylic
$1,100 / set
H 13.75 in W 31.625 in D 12.125 in
1970's Large Double Mid Century Open Bookcase, Glass Fronted
Located in Hook, Hampshire
. Middle free floating shelves 26D x 80W 6 adjustment spaces. Both the top and bottom wooden cubes have the
Category
1970s Czech Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Birch
Pair of Teak Floating Wall-Mounted Night Tables, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A vintage Danish set of Teak Floating shelves from the 1960s. These mid-century modern wall mounted
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Teak
$1,668 / set
H 6.7 in W 15.75 in D 6.7 in
Paul McCobb Wall-Mounted Floating Console
By Paul McCobb
Located in Culver City, CA
Introducing an extraordinary mid-century wall-mounted floating three-tier console, a sought-after
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel
Mid Century Brutalist Floating Wall Shelf Rare
By William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Very RARE brutalist floating wall shelf by famed architect Peter Asher out of the East Village
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Danish Rosewood Wall Mounted Cabinet or Floating Shelf
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage Mid-Century Modern Hansen & Guldborg wall-mounted cabinet, floating shelf or media
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.5 in W 35.25 in D 16 in
1950's Vintage Arts & Crafts style Floating Hall Shelf.
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Vintage Arts and Crafts style Floating Hall Shelf. Nicely carved.
Category
1950s North American Arts and Crafts Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Wood
$436 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.5 in W 8 in D 22 in
Rare 1960s Floating Modular Shelving System Wall Unit By Brianco
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Mid-Century Modern Modular Teak and Metal Floating Shelving Wall Unit by Brianco, United Kingdom
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Metal
$2,206
H 48.04 in W 62.21 in D 12.8 in
Silas Seandel Floating Wall Shelf
By Silas Seandel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Silas seandel wall shelf
Steel and bronze
Signed.
Category
1970s American Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Danish Modern Pedersen & Hansen Teak Wood Floating Wall Shelf
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome Pedersen & Hansen teak floating modernist wall shelf is from the Mid-20th Century and
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Teak
$465 Sale Price
57% Off
H 11.75 in W 35.25 in D 8.5 in
Unique Paul McCobb Black Wrought Iron and Maple Floating Shelf, c. 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon, Planner Group
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
, we’re left with a one of a kind floating wall shelf. If you’re looking to stand out this piece is a
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,695
H 9.75 in W 55.5 in D 8.5 in
Gorgeous Pace Collection Floating Wall-Mounted Console Shelf, Mid-Century Modern
By Pace Collection
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Pace Collection floating architectural wall-mounted console table. The simple design
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Chrome
$3,520 Sale Price
20% Off
H 8 in W 54 in D 16 in
Floating Wall Shelf with Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for Axel Kjersgaard, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare and beautiful ‘Model 128’ floating shelf designed by Kai Kristiansen around 1960. Very high
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Metal
$2,872
H 6.11 in W 17.72 in D 9.06 in
Large Floating Teak Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirtz
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful floating wall unit designed by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s. Very good
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Teak
$1,531 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.24 in W 78.75 in D 7.88 in
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Chrome & Brass
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible design, a cityscape wall shelf designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features Fine heavy construction with brass & chrome clad patchwork design. Includes two L ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$1,900
H 9 in W 48 in D 12 in
1960s Two Fully Restored Danish Sigfred Omann Floating Nightstands in Teak
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Sigfred Omann
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Set of two Danish Sigfred Omann floating nightstands in teak by Oelholm
A pair of floating
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Teak
$1,436 Sale Price / set
29% Off
H 4.73 in W 15.36 in D 9.26 in
Pop art Post modern Pink Gloss Laminate floating wall mounted shelf unit
By Memphis Milano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful post modern custom made bubblegum pink gloss laminate floating wall mounted shelf unit
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
$1,680 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28 in W 60 in D 12 in
Mid-Century Custom Polished Steel and Frosted Lucite Illuminated Floating Shelf
By Pace Collection, Brueton, Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Custom polished steel floating wall console or shelf with frosted lucite top circa 1970s. A welded
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Steel
$4,500
H 22 in W 66.75 in D 17.5 in
Danish Oak Shelves by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1950s. Set of 2.
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Oak Shelves by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1950s. Set of 2.
Pair of wall mounted floating
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Oak
$1,429 / set
H 13.59 in W 39.38 in D 10.44 in
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Glass & Brass
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible design, a cityscape wall shelf designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features fine heavy construction with brass clad patchwork design. Includes two L shaped wa...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Brass
$1,900 / set
H 9 in W 48 in D 12 in
Wall-Mounted Bar for Dyrlund, 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Sagaponack, NY
bottle holders and floating shelves and drawers with flush chromed pulls. This well-engineered and finely
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Brass
Arch Brass and Glass Etagere Wall Shelving Display
By Milo Baughman
Located in Toronto, ON
are "floating" meaning the shelf has edges where the glass sits. Four of the shelves are smaller and
Category
1980s American Other Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Brass
Rare Välipala bookcase by Carl Gustaf Hiort for Mikko Nupponen, Finland 1950s
By Mikko Nupponen, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Antwerp, BE
balance. The floating shelves create an open, airy aesthetic, while the solid wood base grounds the piece
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
$13,763
H 66.93 in W 81.11 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase. Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
design with a beautiful teak wood grain. Offers plenty of storage space with three adjustable floating
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Teak
Moderniste, minimalist, the Haque school, Credenza, Metz & co feel, 1970's
By Metz & Co.
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
.
Solid wengé base. Wengé laminated top. Lacquered sides. Wired glass sliding doors.
Floating shelves
Category
1970s Dutch Minimalist Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Wenge
$7,744
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 17.92 in
Mid-Century Mahogany Queen Bed Attr. to Gio Ponti 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Gio Ponti queen bed from 1950' in mahogany with "organized wall" headboard fitted with floating
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
"Angelo Necessario" wall shelf by Paolo Pallucco and Mireille Rivier, 1988
By Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier, Pallucco
Located in Renens, CH
shelves seem like floating just supported by the open wing of the stylized angel.
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Metal
$21,447
H 90.56 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Gio Ponti Bed - Euro King
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
burl wood veneer with "organized wall" headboard fitted with floating shelves above single drawer
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bookcases With Floating Drawers- a Pair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An Edward Wormley designed bookcase for Dunbar. Both shelves have a floating drawer that hangs from
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Walnut
$8,900 / set
H 32 in W 36 in D 12 in
Italian Mid-Century Double Bed with Floating Nightstands by Dassi for Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
shelves on the floating nightstands with the warmth of golden maple wood, and the thin hand-decorated
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Brass
$11,677
H 39.38 in W 118.12 in D 78.75 in
Hans Wegner Set of Restored Floating Nightstands in Teak and Glass by GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Knebel, DK
floating night stands or shelves in teak, each feature a single drawer with a hidden carved handle, open
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Teak, Glass
$2,800 / set
H 19.69 in W 15.36 in D 13.19 in
1970's Art Deco Burl Wood Floating Shelf Console by Jay Spectre for Century
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
. Floating Glass Shelves under Cantilevered upper drawers.
Condition Disclosure:
Please understand nearly
Category
1970s North American Art Deco Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Wood
$3,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28 in W 61 in D 19 in
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Cabinet, 1960s France
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wide shelves, with one floating drawer joined beneath the highest shelf. To the right is a single, slim
Category
1960s French Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Oak, Glass
Danish Wall Hanging Bedside Tables in Pine, 1970s/80s, Set of 2
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A set of two floating bedside shelves in solid pine wood. Their thick, rounded design gives them a
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Pine
$1,036 / set
H 11.82 in W 25.2 in D 11.03 in
Gio Ponti Display Cabinet Model 4120 for Singer & Sons
By Gio Ponti
Located in San Francisco, CA
light and refined feeling with saber legs and upper shelves and supports. Floating white painted panels
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Italian Modern Polished Brass & Glass Three Tier Oval Bar Tea Cart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
polished brass frame, oval floating form glass shelves, rolling casters, spiral turned handle, great
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Brass
$2,250
H 34 in W 31 in D 15 in
Mid Century Italian Modern Bronze & Glass Modernist Bar Tea Cart Trolley Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
features a antiqued/burnished bronze frame, three floating glass shelves and rolling casters. Attractive
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$2,250
H 28.5 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
California Modern Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bay units, each with a floating cabinet, plus 10 shelves. We also have additional bay sections and
Category
1970s American Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Oak
$14,100 Sale Price / set
21% Off
H 76 in W 34.75 in D 18 in
California Modern Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bay units, each with a floating cabinet, plus 11 shelves - 2 of which are wine bottle and wine glass
Category
1970s American Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Oak
$13,900 Sale Price
22% Off
H 76 in W 159.5 in D 18 in
Gio Ponti Headboard from Hotel Royal, Napoli
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
A single wall mounted headboard with floating two-tiered nightstand shelves, designed by Gio Ponti
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Modular Floor Cabinet, Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, 1950s
By Ejner Larsen, Willy Beck, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A modular floor cabinet in solid rich teak having an upper section with adjustable open shelves and
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Teak
$14,500
H 62.25 in W 43.25 in D 16 in
Modular Floor Cabinet by Ejner Larsen Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, 1950s
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Willy Beck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
section with adjustable open shelves and three floating drawers perched on a base with two sliding doors
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Teak
$14,500
H 62.25 in W 43.25 in D 16 in
Pair of Danish Midcentury Rosewood Nightstands
Located in Norcross, GA
This is a set of Danish rosewood floating shelves or nightstands
They are in very good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Brass Milo Baughman Style Console with Two Shelves, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
floating shelves, and the bottom shelf sits on a Greek key base. Glass with polished brass frame. Finished
Category
1970s American Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Brass
Stunning Les Prismatiques Free Floating Lucite Shelves and Mirror Wall Vitrine
By Les Prismatiques
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Fantastic Les Prismatiques free floating Lucite shelves and mirrored wall vitrine. Retains its
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Floating Shelves
$5,750
H 88.25 in W 24.5 in D 15 in
Floating Two-Drawer Shelf by Celina Moveis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A floating shelf in Brazilian hardwood with two drawers and inset reverse painted white glass that
Category
1960s Brazilian Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Glass, Wood
PS Wall Unit Danish Shelving System Bookshelves Floating Randers
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
PS system double bay teak shelving unit.
Peter Sorensen for Randers Møbelfabrik.
Denmark, circa 1965.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Teak
$747
H 21.89 in W 63.78 in D 17.88 in
PS Wall Unit Danish Shelving System Writing Bureau Floating Randers
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
PS system teak shelving unit.
Peter Sorensen for Randers Møbelfabrik.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Teak
$684
H 59.06 in W 32.09 in D 17.76 in
Ps Wall Unit Danish Shelving System Chest Drawers Floating Randers
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
Genuine PS System teak shelving unit.
Peter Sorensen for Randers Møbelfabrik.
Denmark, circa 1965.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Teak
$484
H 61.15 in W 32.37 in D 17.92 in
Floating Solid Walnut Console by Ray Leach
By Ray Leach
Located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Floating solid walnut console by California designer Ray Leach.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Carl Auböck Inspired Floating Book Shelf, Austria 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Auböck Inspired Floating Book Shelf, Austria 1950s.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves
Materials
Brass
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Retro Floating Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of retro floating shelves is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all retro floating shelves available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of retro floating shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Retro floating shelves bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many retro floating shelves are appealing in their simplicity, but Paul Evans, Directional and Al Holland Jr. produced popular retro floating shelves that are worth a look.
How Much are Retro Floating Shelves?
Prices for retro floating shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, retro floating shelves begin at $188 and can go as high as $16,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,196.
Questions About Retro Floating Shelves
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are several ways to mount floating shelves. The best mounting options include using floating shelf brackets, installing cleats, or placing figure eights.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Typically, the best way to hang floating shelves is to install them into wall studs with screws. You can use a stud finder tool to locate the studs in the wall. A power drill can speed up installation. Shop a selection of floating shelves on 1stDibs.
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