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Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Cabinet And Shelf Units
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Cabinet And Shelf Units

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Cabinet And Shelf Units

$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 42 in W 32 in D 13 in

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Cabinet And Shelf Units

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Pasadena, TX

in rosewood with two ebonized shelves and two shelf or display units with chrome reveals and glass

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1970s American Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Materials

Chrome

Restored Rattan Seven-Tier Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit w/ Cabinet
Restored Rattan Seven-Tier Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit w/ Cabinet

Restored Rattan Seven-Tier Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit w/ Cabinet

$2,700Sale Price|40% Off

H 54 in W 63 in D 19 in

Restored Rattan Seven-Tier Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit w/ Cabinet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

. The unit features a unique broken-up seven-level shelf design with a two-level cabinet in the center

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1950s Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Materials

Rattan

Handcrafted Indian Wooden Three-Tier Shelf with Tray Top and Rustic Patina
Handcrafted Indian Wooden Three-Tier Shelf with Tray Top and Rustic Patina

Handcrafted Indian Wooden Three-Tier Shelf with Tray Top and Rustic Patina

Located in High Point, NC

minimalist interiors. The open shelving makes it ideal for use as a kitchen storage unit, pantry shelf

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Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood

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Charlotte Perriand. 'in style of' Three Tiered Shelf Unit
Charlotte Perriand. 'in style of' Three Tiered Shelf Unit

Charlotte Perriand. 'in style of' Three Tiered Shelf Unit

Located in Astoria, NY

Unit with 8 cube shelves and three sliding doors in red, white, and black. Provenance: From a Riverside

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20th Century Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood

Restored Rattan Seven-Tier Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit with Cabinet
Restored Rattan Seven-Tier Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit with Cabinet

Restored Rattan Seven-Tier Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit with Cabinet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage seven-level rattan shelf room divider wall with mahogany shelving. The unit features a

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1950s Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Poul Cadovius Cado Wall Unit Cabinet Shelf System
Mid-Century Modern Poul Cadovius Cado Wall Unit Cabinet Shelf System

Mid-Century Modern Poul Cadovius Cado Wall Unit Cabinet Shelf System

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Las Vegas, NV

1960's Danish modern wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius. Constructed of gorgeous teakwood

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Vintage Rolling Lucite Shelf Unit
Vintage Rolling Lucite Shelf Unit

Vintage Rolling Lucite Shelf Unit

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H 25.5 in W 27.25 in D 16.25 in

Vintage Rolling Lucite Shelf Unit

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage rolling Lucite shelf unit. Please confirm item location with dealer (NJ or NY).

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Fantastic Teak Tambour Wall Unit With Shelf
Vintage Fantastic Teak Tambour Wall Unit With Shelf

Vintage Fantastic Teak Tambour Wall Unit With Shelf

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

For your consideration we offer this fantastic teak, well crafted, floating, vintage storage cabinet featuring tamboured doors. A clever, useful design incorporates flush mounting te...

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1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Materials

Teak

Corner Shelf Unit
Corner Shelf Unit

Corner Shelf Unit

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H 79 in W 21 in D 15 in

Corner Shelf Unit

Located in Stamford, CT

Corner shelf unit painted in a faux bois finish.

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20th Century Victorian Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

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Tri-Fold Opaque Lacquer Folding Screen / Room Divider
Tri-Fold Opaque Lacquer Folding Screen / Room Divider

Tri-Fold Opaque Lacquer Folding Screen / Room Divider

$4,111 / item

H 78 in W 42.25 in D 1 in

Tri-Fold Opaque Lacquer Folding Screen / Room Divider

By Atlas Industries

Located in Newburgh, NY

Sculptural, handcrafted, self-supporting screen for use as a stand-alone or combined to create a larger privacy wall. The tri-fold design can be oriented with the form tapering eithe...

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2010s American Modern Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Materials

Hardwood

Tri-Fold Solid Walnut Folding Screen or Room Divider
Tri-Fold Solid Walnut Folding Screen or Room Divider

Tri-Fold Solid Walnut Folding Screen or Room Divider

$3,575 / item

H 78 in W 42.25 in D 1 in

Tri-Fold Solid Walnut Folding Screen or Room Divider

By Atlas Industries

Located in Newburgh, NY

Sculptural, self-supporting screen for use as a stand-alone or combined to create a larger privacy wall. The tri-fold design can be oriented with the form tapering either up or down....

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2010s American Modern Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Materials

Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Artona Sideboard in Walnut and Leather, Maxalto 1970s
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Artona Sideboard in Walnut and Leather, Maxalto 1970s

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Artona Sideboard in Walnut and Leather, Maxalto 1970s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Artona line by Maxalto, this 1975 sideboard features a walnut frame with a leather front. The Artona collection was the first line produced ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood

Tulip Round Coffee Table by Saarinen for Knoll
Tulip Round Coffee Table by Saarinen for Knoll

Tulip Round Coffee Table by Saarinen for Knoll

$2,500Sale Price|30% Off

H 15.5 in Dm 36 in

Tulip Round Coffee Table by Saarinen for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Tulip coffee table by Saarinen for Knoll. USA, cira 1960 to 1970. Signed with early Knoll red/white label. Features a 36 inch round top in matte white laminate with matte white...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Materials

Metal

Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Solid Oak and White Ceramic
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Solid Oak and White Ceramic

Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Solid Oak and White Ceramic

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard, solid oak, ceramic, France, 1960s This charming sideboard, designed by the talented designer duo Guillerme et Chambron, stands out...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Materials

Oak, Ceramic

Vintage ceramic vase, Italy 1970s
Vintage ceramic vase, Italy 1970s

Vintage ceramic vase, Italy 1970s

$531

H 10.63 in Dm 5.91 in

Vintage ceramic vase, Italy 1970s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Vintage ceramic vase made in Italy in the 1974. Mid-century vase has an original signature. The ceramic vase is in very good vintage condition, with no damage. Dimensions: Width: 1...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Materials

Ceramic

Saporiti Italia Chrome and Glass Side Tables - Set of Three
Saporiti Italia Chrome and Glass Side Tables - Set of Three

Saporiti Italia Chrome and Glass Side Tables - Set of Three

$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 16 in W 18.5 in D 18 in

Saporiti Italia Chrome and Glass Side Tables - Set of Three

By Saporiti

Located in Miami, FL

Set of three chrome plated steel side tables with glass tops by Saporiti Itália . The two larger tables are the same size and the third table is a little smaller. 2 Large W18” D18.5...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Materials

Steel

Vintage Rattan Etagere Bookshelf
Vintage Rattan Etagere Bookshelf

Vintage Rattan Etagere Bookshelf

$2,660

H 79 in W 60 in D 18 in

Vintage Rattan Etagere Bookshelf

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Large rattan etagere features Gabriella Crespi style Rising Sun inlay across arched top and glass shelving for storage and display. Leather wrapped supports. Very good vintage condit...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Glass

Eero Saarinen Oval Coffee Table for Knoll International, Swiss Production 1970s
Eero Saarinen Oval Coffee Table for Knoll International, Swiss Production 1970s

Eero Saarinen Oval Coffee Table for Knoll International, Swiss Production 1970s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Renens, CH

Oval-shaped large low tulip coffee table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International during the late 1950s. Materials: White laminated wood on aluminium base. Origination:...

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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Materials

Aluminum

Elegant 1950s "Monaco" Sideboard by Gerard Guermonprez for Magnani, Paris
Elegant 1950s "Monaco" Sideboard by Gerard Guermonprez for Magnani, Paris

Elegant 1950s "Monaco" Sideboard by Gerard Guermonprez for Magnani, Paris

By Gerard Guermonprez

Located in Echt, NL

High quality "Monaco" Sideboard designed by Gerard Guermonperez in 1957. The entire outside of the sideboard is made from a beautiful birch veneer. The interior is covered in a w...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Materials

Brass

Joseph-André Motte, Set of Modular Seats for Lyon Satolas Airport, 1976
Joseph-André Motte, Set of Modular Seats for Lyon Satolas Airport, 1976

Joseph-André Motte, Set of Modular Seats for Lyon Satolas Airport, 1976

By Joseph-André Motte

Located in Paris, FR

Set of modular seats in fiberglass and polyester lacquered in three colors, created in 1975 by Joseph-André Motte for Lyon-Satolas airport. There are at least 65 items, they were pl...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Materials

Fiberglass, Polyester, Lacquer

Italian Tall Wooden Cabinet
Italian Tall Wooden Cabinet

Italian Tall Wooden Cabinet

Sold|$6,643

H 56.7 in W 88.59 in D 18.51 in

Italian Tall Wooden Cabinet

By Associazione Artigiana Canturini del Mobile

Located in Milano, IT

This tall wooden cabinet from the 1950s, crafted by the renowned artisans of the Associazione Artigiani Canturini del Mobile, represents a perfect blend of elegance and functionality...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Hamilton Sideboard Credenza Robert Heritage for Archie Shine 1950s UK
Midcentury Hamilton Sideboard Credenza Robert Heritage for Archie Shine 1950s UK

Midcentury Hamilton Sideboard Credenza Robert Heritage for Archie Shine 1950s UK

$4,202Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.71 in W 89.77 in D 20.48 in

Midcentury Hamilton Sideboard Credenza Robert Heritage for Archie Shine 1950s UK

By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

This elegant, extra long “Hamilton” sideboard was designed in 1958 by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine as part of the ‘Hamilton’ Rosewood series, which won a Design Centre Award. Rob...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Materials

Brass

1970s Modular Corner Cabinet in Cherrywood with Glass and Carved Doors - "Fox Hu
1970s Modular Corner Cabinet in Cherrywood with Glass and Carved Doors - "Fox Hu

1970s Modular Corner Cabinet in Cherrywood with Glass and Carved Doors - "Fox Hu

Located in Manzano, IT

1970s Modular Corner Cabinet in Cherrywood with Glass and Carved Doors - "Fox Hunt" Design Add a touch of 1970s craftsmanship and elegance to your space with this unique corner modu...

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1970s Italian Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Vintage Lattice Style Bamboo & Rattan Etagere
Vintage Lattice Style Bamboo & Rattan Etagere

Vintage Lattice Style Bamboo & Rattan Etagere

$5,800

H 83 in W 28 in D 14.5 in

Vintage Lattice Style Bamboo & Rattan Etagere

Located in North Miami, FL

5 shelves and all original, this natural rattan and bamboo etagere with beautiful lattice side panels and base.

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1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Coffee Table " Guldhøj " by Poul Hundevad, Denmark, 1950s
Coffee Table " Guldhøj " by Poul Hundevad, Denmark, 1950s

Coffee Table " Guldhøj " by Poul Hundevad, Denmark, 1950s

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Brussels, BE

Coffee Table " Guldhøj " by Poul Hundevad, Denmark, 1950s Scratches on the glass

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

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Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage kitchen shelf unit you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each vintage kitchen shelf unit for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage kitchen shelf unit — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage kitchen shelf unit made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made vintage kitchen shelf unit has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Otto Zapf, Joe Colombo and Decca are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Kitchen Shelf Unit?

A vintage kitchen shelf unit can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,373, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $19,500.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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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