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shelf unit italian national walnut of 1970 made by company mobilia
By Mobilia
Located in Medesano, IT
Step into the 70's with our Italian National Walnut Shelf Unit, crafted by Mobilia Company! A
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

shelf unit italian national walnut of 1970 made by company mobilia
By Mobilia
Located in Medesano, IT
Step into the 70's with our Italian National Walnut Shelf Unit, crafted by Mobilia Company! A
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Floating Shelving Unit Still Life Floating Shelf
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
sturdiness and minimalism, this Still Life floating shelving unit is available in natural walnut or stained
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Steel Framed Corner 6 Shelf Unit w Solid Walnut Shelves
By Olde Good Things
Located in New York, NY
Newly made black finished steel frame corner unit. Furnished with solid walnut shelves. Please note
Category

2010s American Shelves

Materials

Steel

Important Wall Unit, Large Curved Sofa and walnut Shelfs by Dassi, 1940
By Ico Parisi, Mobilificio Dassi
Located in Rome, IT
Important wall unit, a large curved "conversation" sofa by Dassi executed in 1940 attributed to Ico
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Dragon Shelf Contemporary Shelf in Black Walnut
Located in London, GB
Dragon Shelf is a shelf-unit that is entirely crafted from massive black walnut (Noce Canaletto
Category

2010s Macedonian Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Dark Stained Oak Floating Shelving Unit Still Life Floating Shelf
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
sturdiness and minimalism, this Still Life floating shelving unit is available in natural walnut or stained
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

50 Piece Barzilay Walnut Wall Unit
By Barzilay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over 50 pieces of this amazing Barzilay walnut wall unit with aluminum accents. Please
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Guglielmo Pecorini Wall Shelf in Walnut
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Pecorini, wall shelf unit, walnut, Italy, design 1954, production 1950s Adjustable unit
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Guglielmo Pecorini Wall Shelf in Walnut
Guglielmo Pecorini Wall Shelf in Walnut
H 36.23 in W 36.62 in D 12.41 in
Midcentury Walnut Cado Display Shelf
By Poul Cadovius
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Walnut Cado System display shelf thats meant to hold books or flat artwork. The shelf
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Antique French Walnut Shelving Unit 19th Century
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French shelving unit 19th Century in Walnut Louis Philippe Style The Walnut Shelving
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelves

Materials

Brass

Large Colonial Two Drawer Compartment Double Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Lights
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Colonial two drawer compartment double bookcase shelf wall unit lights burl wood.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Fillet Walnut Shelf by Table Borgi Bastormagi
Located in Geneve, CH
Fillet walnut shelf by Table Borgi Bastormagi Dimensions: W 125 x D 70 x H 180 cm Material: Steel
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Fillet Walnut Shelf by Table Borgi Bastormagi
Fillet Walnut Shelf by Table Borgi Bastormagi
H 70.87 in W 49.22 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Industrial Walnut and Cast Iron Shelf Table
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage industrial cast iron and walnut shelving unit, storage rack, media console / bar cart
Category

20th Century American Industrial Sofa Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage George Nelson 3 Bay Walnut Omni Wall Unit
By George Nelson, Structural Products Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful walnut and aluminum ceiling to floor Omni wall unit by George Nelson. features walnut
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf
By HG Furniture
Located in Kensington, MD
Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf Additional information: Material
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

George Nelson CSS Book Shelf Wall Unit with Desk Herman Miller Circa 1955
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
, thanks to its modular units that included shelves, drawers, and desk units. This innovative storage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Donald Deskey Attributed Art Deco Streamlined Moderne Console Entry Shelf Unit
By Valentine Seaver, Donald Deskey
Located in Ferndale, MI
. Three walnut shelves accented and separated by cream lacquered quarter round fillers . Believed to be
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Wood

Danish Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
the desk shelf. The ladders have been replaced by ladders made out of walnut wood. Please note that
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Vintage Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
shelf above the desk have been altered. The ladders have been replaced by ladders made out of walnut
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak, Glass

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' Shelf for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' Shelf for GUBI in American Walnut. The Démon Shelf, or the Biblio-Démon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Large Czechoslovakian Modernist Oak and Walnut Freestanding Wall Unit by Jitona
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile freestanding wall-unit/bookcase in oak, walnut, and pine with aluminum, steel, and brass
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Rare Wall Unit by Knoll International designed by Fred Ruf, Walnut, 1950s
By Knoll, Fred Ruf
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Wall Unit by Knoll International designed by Fred Ruf, 1950s Rare shelf designed by Fred Ruf
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut. The Démon Shelf, or the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Wired Shelf, Solid Freestanding Display and Storage, in Stainless Steel, Walnut
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
The Wired shelf is a raw free-standing piece with industrial strength. The piece proudly displays
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wired Shelf, Solid Freestanding Display and Storage, in Stainless Steel, Walnut
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
The Wired shelf is a raw free-standing piece with industrial strength. The piece proudly displays
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Italian Free-Standing Wall Units in Walnut on Ebonized Plinth Bases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish freestanding wall units boasting bookmatched walnut veneer (ca. early 1970s, Italy). Each
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut, Plywood, Paint

Dragon Shelf by Daniel Nikolovski
By Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut, handcrafted in northern Italy. The low-table and shelf-unit are characterized by petite
Category

2010s Macedonian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Dragon Shelf by Daniel Nikolovski
Dragon Shelf by Daniel Nikolovski
H 49.22 in W 31.5 in D 11.03 in
Freestanding Mid Century Wall Unit / Room Divider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W60 D16 H70.5 SHELF HEIGHTS 18,24, 12.5, 11 Fully restored large Wall unit in structurally sound
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

e15 Mate Shelf by Florian Asche
By e15, Florian Asche
Located in New York, NY
The distinct solid wood shelf unit Mate is leant against the wall and thus expresses casual
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

e15 Mate Shelf by Florian Asche
e15 Mate Shelf by Florian Asche
OiledWaxedOiledWaxed + 1 more
H 86.62 in W 11.82 in D 9.45 in
1960s Scandinavian Two Bay Wall Unit System Record Cabinet Cado Royal System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Scandinavian Modern wall unit system 2 bay in walnut wood. Unmarked. Attribution Poul
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Top Part, Stack Floor Shelf by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Top Part - Stack floor shelf by Kristina Dam Studio. Materials: Solid oak & walnut with oil
Category

2010s Danish Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Vintage 1960s Teak Freestanding Wall Unit – Fully Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the 1960s with our mid-century modern freestanding wall unit, meticulously hand-crafted
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Modern Walnut Credenza
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
sourced wood. Each unit is handmade with solid black walnut and finished with a beautiful commercial grade
Category

2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Modern Walnut Credenza
Modern Walnut Credenza
H 29.25 in W 66.5 in D 17 in
Middle/Bottom Part, Stack Floor Shelf by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Middle/bottom - Stack floor shelf by Kristina Dam Studio. Materials: Solid oak & walnut with oil
Category

2010s Danish Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Shelf With Brass Back by Tomasz Omachel
Located in Geneve, CH
and finishes on request. After changing dimensions shelf can become a media unit, wall-hung console or
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Shelf With Brass Back by Tomasz Omachel
Shelf With Brass Back by Tomasz Omachel
H 13.39 in W 31.5 in D 13 in
Contemporary Wood Pin Shelf in White Oak by Fort Standard
By Fort Standard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, walnut and maple. Pricing based on variation. The design allows for the unit to be assembled on site
Category

2010s American Shelves

Materials

Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Vintage CSS Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage George Nelson CSS Wall Mounted Shelving Unit 1960s CSS wall unit designed by George Nelson
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century Colonial Walnut Hutch
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
more storage. DIMENSIONS: 52" W x 73.5" H x 16.5 D The upper shelf unit is 7.5" D x 41.75" H
Category

Antique 1850s American American Colonial Buffets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Colonial Walnut Hutch
19th Century Colonial Walnut Hutch
H 73.5 in W 52 in D 16.5 in
1960s Danish Modern Mahogany Bookshelf: Restored Mid-Century Wall Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-mounted unit includes two floating cabinets at the bottom, with an 18-inch deep wooden shelf that serves
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Stained Black Ash. The Démon Shelf, or the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Pin Shelf in White Oak Wood by Fort Standard, in Stock
By Fort Standard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ash, walnut and maple. Pricing based on variation. The design allows for the unit to be assembled
Category

2010s American Shelves

Materials

Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Oregon Black Walnut Slatted Credenza
Located in Portland, OR
white oak and blackened ash. Base unit comes with an adjustable shelf and 3 drawers on the left hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Oregon Black Walnut Slatted Credenza
Oregon Black Walnut Slatted Credenza
H 32 in W 71.75 in D 20 in
Custom T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Bookcase
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple modernist three-shelf bookcase on sleigh legs with lovely striped graining and light coursed
Category

Vintage 1930s American Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique Parisian Polished Brass Thick Glass Display Shelf for Liquor or Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
French Parisian Bar or Bistro Liquor Bottle Display Shelf Unit, or could have been used to hold
Category

Vintage 1920s French Shelves

Materials

Brass

George Nelson for Herman Miller 3 Bay Omni System Mid Century Shelving Wall Unit
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
unit featuring sleek, brushed aluminum framing, and walnut shelving. This piece has been recently
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Glass and Walnut Wood Bar Cabinet with Refrigerator
By Giuseppe Bavuso, Rimadesio
Located in Boston, MA
; lower internal shelves and base: 15 walnut; eco-leather shelf and drawers: 153 eco-leather caster; glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Dutch Burl Walnut Commode/Sideboard, Late 18th Century
Located in CH
side with a dedicated galleon shelf unit to present glassware. Datable circa 1780.    
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Trio of Mastercraft Burled and Walnut Colonnade Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
shelf per unit, although not pictured, is included. Versatile cabinets that could be used in a formal
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Walnut Tambour Door Credenza by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut tambour door credenza manufactured by Glenn of California in the United States
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Laminate, Rosewood, Walnut

Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Buffet à Deux Corps
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
walnut. Two-part side-coffered walnut body consisting of a base cabinet with a slightly protruding
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Acerbis Medium Outline Bookcase in Dark Stained Walnut by Giacomo Moor
By Acerbis, Giacomo Moor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Material: Wood Shelf finish: Dark stained walnut ES59 Frame finish: Satin steel - black nickel painted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Acerbis Large Outline Bookcase in Dark Stained Walnut by Giacomo Moor
By Acerbis, Giacomo Moor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Material: Wood Shelf finish: Dark stained walnut ES59 Frame finish: Satin steel - black nickel painted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Carved Walnut Louis Philippe Confiturier
Located in New Orleans, LA
on steel barrel hinges and opens to reveal a single removable shelf. The sides have step-carved and
Category

Antique 1860s French Louis Philippe Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Iron

Hunter Commode from the Mid 19th Century in Walnut Veneer
Located in Opole, PL
decorated with carved elements. The add-on unit is in the form of a wall with a shelf in the middle and a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Acerbis Small Outline Bookcase in Dark Stained Walnut by Giacomo Moor
By Acerbis, Giacomo Moor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Material: Wood Shelf finish: Dark stained walnut ES59 Frame finish: Satin steel - black nickel painted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Baroque Secretary or Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
softwood corpus à deux corps, ornamentally veneered in walnut, burl and other precious woods and field
Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Nutwood, Walnut, Pine

Contemporary Matias Sagaría Sideboard Self-Standing Italian Walnut Wood Marble
By Matias Sagaría
Located in San Polo, Parma
: fluted Italian walnut wood The unit can be customized in finishes and materials, upon request.
Category

2010s Italian International Style Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Metal

Contemporary Sagaría Bookcase Storage Self-Standing Italian Walnut Black Marble
By Matias Sagaría
Located in San Polo, Parma
Nemesi #6 is a bookcase and self standing storage unit, designed by SAGARÍA Classic yet
Category

2010s Italian International Style Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Iron

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Walnut Shelf Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal walnut shelf unit for your home. A walnut shelf unit — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a walnut shelf unit, we have 146 options in-stock, while there are 56 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a walnut shelf unit — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each walnut shelf unit bearing mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made walnut shelf unit has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nelson, Herman Miller and Poul Cadovius are consistently popular.

How Much is a Walnut Shelf Unit?

Prices for a walnut shelf unit start at $230 and top out at $40,825 with the average selling for $3,963.

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.

Questions About Walnut Shelf Unit
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A shelf unit is a piece of storage furniture that can be adjusted to fit objects or collectibles for display of varying sizes . Shelving units can be made of different materials, but the most popular is wood. Find a collection of antique and vintage shelving units on 1stDibs.

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