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Handsome 3 Tier Hanging or Free Standing Etagere Shelves
By Global Views
Located in Hopewell, NJ
shelves and gilt iron frame with circular emblem at the top and tassel feet. Very narrow, so can be used
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1990s American Vintage Standing Shelves

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Iron

Chippendale Solid Cherry 6-Drawer 4-Tier Free Standing or Wall Hanging Shelves
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th century Chippendale Solid Cherry 6-drawer 4-tier free standing or wall hanging shelves
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Late 20th Century Chippendale Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Cherry

1950 Czech Metal Shelves
Located in High Point, NC
shelf features three tiers of winged shelves, separated by thin cylindrical supports, standing on round
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1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1950 Czech Metal Shelves
1950 Czech Metal Shelves
H 36.6 in W 20.3 in D 19.7 in
1950s Czech Metal Shelves
Located in High Point, NC
shelf features three tiers of winged shelves, separated by thin cylindrical supports, standing on round
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Mid-20th Century Czech Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1950s Czech Metal Shelves
1950s Czech Metal Shelves
H 41.7 in W 20.5 in D 19.7 in
Mid-Century Walnut & Chrome Shelves
Located in Bradenton, FL
A mid-century free-standing set of shelves. Made of walnut with chrome corners. Three shelves are
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

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Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Walnut & Chrome Shelves
Mid-Century Walnut & Chrome Shelves
H 18 in W 18.25 in D 7.25 in
Self Standing Bookshelf by Vittorio Dassi, 1970s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Roma, IT
Self standing bookshelf is an original design item realized in the 1970s by Vittorio Dassi. An
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1970s Italian Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Wood

Vintage Self Standing Bookshelf by Vittorio Dassi, 1970s
Self Standing Bookshelf by Vittorio Dassi, 1970s
H 80.71 in W 98.43 in D 16.15 in
Modern Free-Standing Glass Shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tempered Glass Shelf. 4 glass shelves fit into the curved column cut-outs. Very solid design that
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1990s Italian Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Glass

Vintage Modern Free-Standing Glass Shelf
Modern Free-Standing Glass Shelf
H 66.75 in W 63 in D 16 in
William Watting Free Standing Modular Wall unit, 1960s the Netherlands
By William Watting
Located in The Hague, NL
Netherlands 1960. This storage unit is made of a combination Teak and Oak,. It consists 7 shelves, a
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Brass

1960s Modular Walnut Sculptural Etagere Shelves Display Cabinet
By Paul McCobb
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, etagere display shelves with drawers you
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Brass

Wonderful 3 Tier Spiral Iron & Glass Etagere Shelves
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A sculptural 3 tier iron free standing etagere having grey metal structure with handsome brass
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1990s Philippine Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare Free Standing Modular George Nelson Wall Unit Bookcase, Herman Miller Inter
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Rare midcentury Free standing Modular George Nelson Wall Unit Bookcase, Herman Miller International
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid century italian free standing wall unit, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
shelving in between. This very useful wall unit is free standing and doesnt need fixing to the wall. The
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Wall Unit Standing Wall System 60s Swedish
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage wall unit standing wall system 60s Swedish 1960s wall unit from Sweden. "Floating" upper
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1960s Swedish Vintage Standing Shelves

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Metal

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
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Pair Bow-Front Painted Open Shelves, Approximately 3.5" Tall & Wide
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of painted bow-front wood display shelves from the mid 20th century. These vintage
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Standing Shelves

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Wood

Two-Tier Custom Height Gloss Finish Free Standing Shelf
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern light grey cerused like hight gloss finish two-tier free standing shelf.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

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
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Metal

Merton L. Gershun Free-Standing Taper Bookshelf for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Merton L. Gershun free-standing taper bookshelf for Dillingham
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Walnut

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
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Metal

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
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Metal

Free standing Mid century modular unit shelving system by Staples Ladderax
By Staples & Co. Ltd
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Free standing Mid century vintage modular unit shelving system by Staples Ladderax, London, 1960s
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Metal

Minimalist Free-Standing Wire Bookshelf by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Antwerp, BE
with visible signs of wear and some paint loss and minimal surface rust. The shelves can be adjusted in
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1950s Dutch Bauhaus Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Wire

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Free-Standing Bookshelf Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Lucite and Glass Étagère Vitrine
Located in Dallas, TX
1970s tall standing shelves unit made of Lucite and glass. Bookcase. Solid, 2" x 4" beveled Lucite
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1970s American Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Lucite and Glass Étagère Vitrine
Lucite and Glass Étagère Vitrine
H 80 in W 46 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Free Standing Shelving Units by Kurt Østervig, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Three stunning Mid-Century Modern free standing shelving units. Design by Kurt Østervig for KP
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Brass

Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Shelving Unit with Writing Table, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
black lacquered iron uprights. Two original teak veneered shelves. Original teak veneered writing
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern William Watting Modular Wall System, 1960s the Netherlands
By ScanFlex, William Watting
Located in The Hague, NL
consists of a free standing bottom shelf and five top shelves, resting on the bottom shelf’s rear legs. It
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit System
Located in Wilmington, DE
. This wall unit is slightly unique in that it is free standing and requires no wall mounts or
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Teak

Michel Ducaroy Modular Wall Unit in Black Lacquered Wood and Steel
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michael Ducaroy, free-standing wall unit, chrome-plated steel, lacquered wood, France, 1970s Sleek
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Steel

Franco Albini "Infinito" Wall Unit for Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shelf and another with two doors and two adjustable shelves inside. The free standing, adjustable height
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Teak

Louis van Teeffelen 1-Bay wall unit for Wébé, Dutch design, 1950s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Single bay standing wall unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Wébé, Dutch design from the 1950s. Two
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Wood

Burl wood wall unit by Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
drawers. There are also 4 burl wood shelves and 3 glas sshelves. The standing panels are made of black
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Wood

Burl wood wall unit by Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s
Burl wood wall unit by Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s
H 90.56 in W 108.27 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s
By William Watting, ScanFlex
Located in Amsterdam, NL
patinated beech and original teak veneer and consists of a free standing bottom shelf and wall-mounted top
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Beech, Teak

20th Century Italian Wall Unit / Room Divider By Vittorio Dassi, c.1960
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare versatile piece of mid 20th Century Italian furniture, this free standing wall unit can also
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

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Pine

Mid Century Bamboo Campaign Style Four Tier Etagere /Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
USA. Standing tall at 53 inches high, 26 inches wide, and 11.5 inches deep, this versatile piece
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

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Bamboo, Wood

Teak Modular Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1950s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern free standing modular wall unit. Design by Louis van Teeffelen
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Shelf Unit with Brass Edges
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1960s small standing shelf unit is made of mahogany and features two
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Brass

Danish Oak Storage System Attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, c. 1960's
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
Includes: (10) free-standing vertical rails, (4) two-door cabinet units, (2) three-drawer cabinet
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

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Oak, Glass

Mid-Century Minimalist "Pilastro" Shelf by Tjerk Reijenga 1950s Holland
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Steel wire free standing storage rack 1950s Holland rare minimalism rack . Design by
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Metallic Thread

Mid Century Modern 2pc Modular Shelving Unit with Finished Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
standing two piece design, full interchangeable cabinet & shelving locations, finished back, and tapered
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Wood

Milo Baughman Style Large Chrome and Glass Floating Etagere Shelving Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, kitchen, or entryway. With 11 spacious shelves, this free-standing shelving wall unit provides ample space
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Standing Shelves

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Chrome

1970s Brown Suede and Brass Shelving Unit
By Pierre Cardin, Jacques Charpentier, Willy Rizzo
Located in Garnerville, NY
A spectacular three tiered suede and brass shelving unit. Wrapped brown suede (Nubuck?) shelves
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1970s Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Brass

1970s Brown Suede and Brass Shelving Unit
1970s Brown Suede and Brass Shelving Unit
H 44.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Midcentury Wall Unit in Rosewood by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Mid-century rosewood shelves, designed by Kai Kristiansen FM Reolsystem by Feldballes Møbelfabrik
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

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Rosewood

Italian Neoclassical Gilt Faux Bamboo 5-Tier Etagere with Urn Finials, C. 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, dating back to the 1960s. Standing tall and sleek, this etagere features subtle gilt faux bamboo design
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20th Century European Neoclassical Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Bookshelf by Olof Pira for String AB, 1960s
By Olof Pira, String Design AB
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century free standing bookshelf designed by Olof Pira for String AB. Elegant mid century and
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Teak

Pair of Italian Mid Century Modern Geometric Chrome & Brass 6 Tier Etageres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
etageres from the 1970s. Standing six feet tall, each etageres boasts a captivating three-dimensional
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Large Scale 1970s Woven Rattan Wrapped Modernist Étagère
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
rattan, reed and willow. Standing 90 inches high, 40 inches wide and 18-Inches deep, with seven shelves
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Wood, Rattan, Reed, Willow

Emporium Shelving Unit
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Charming emporium shop fitting, free-standing shelving unit or bookcase, with five graduated U
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1930s British Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Wood

Emporium Shelving Unit
Emporium Shelving Unit
H 46 in W 30.5 in D 34.5 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Teak Wood Modular Unit, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modular free-standing unit was produced in Scandinavia during the 1960s. It is made of teak
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Wood, Teak

Poul Cadovius Abstracta Style Stacking Shelving Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible, Mid-Century standing shelving unit or room divider. Reminiscent of Poul Cadovius
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Nisse Strinning for String Pinewood Shelving System, Sweden, 1960s
By String Design AB, Poul Cadovius, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Strinning in 1949. White metal risers with three pinewood veneer shelves. Rack is free standing but can
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large 1950s Italian Mid Century Teak Maple Freestanding Shelving System 18 Piece
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
opportunity to arrange the shelves to suit. This impressive freestanding storage system comprises four teak
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Midcentury Shelving Unit in Oak by William Watting
By A. Mikael Laursen, William Watting
Located in Karlstad, SE
is made of solid oak and consists of a free standing bottom shelf and wall-mounted top shelves
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Oak

Mid century modular wall unit by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Stilwood 1970
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso, Stilwood
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
, 1970s This free-standing wall unit could also serve as a room divider. The piece has some great assets
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1970s Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Seagrass, Ash

Poul Cadovius Abstracta bookcase unit Denmark 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
, both technically and aesthetically. The Abstracta however is a free standing unit, and can also be
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pair of Shelf of Units, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
contrast to the organic wood components. The wooden shelves and cabinet sections are finished with a rich
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Metal

Chrome and Black Glass Art Deco Inspired Shelving / Room Divider-France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Super cool and stylish steel unit, with black elongated glass shelves. A sophisticated and elegant
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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Belgium Oak Shelving / TV Unit
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Belgium oak shelving / TV unit. Made of a combination of solid and thick veneer oak. Free standing
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Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Oak

Belgium Oak Shelving / TV Unit
Belgium Oak Shelving / TV Unit
H 27.17 in W 63 in D 20.87 in
Michel Dumas Large Chrome, Clear Plexiglass Shelf Unite by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Michel Dumas
Located in Haderslev, DK
, 6 U shaped shelves and a large shelf. 4 metal rises. All pieces can be placed individually and
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Chrome

English Ebonized Three-Tiered Shelf with Chinoiserie Decor and Gilded Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
decor and gilded accents. Born in England around c 1900 this exquisite black, free-standing shelf
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Vintage Standing Shelves

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

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Vintage Standing Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage standing shelves for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage standing shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are all kinds of vintage standing shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage standing shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many vintage standing shelves are appealing in their simplicity, but Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt and Poul Cadovius produced popular vintage standing shelves that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Standing Shelves?

Prices for vintage standing shelves start at $225 and top out at $11,109 with the average selling for $2,713.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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