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Pierre Vandel 1970's Two Section Black Lacquered & Brass Étagères Open Shelving
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Norwich, GB
finish in places, and there has been a small touch up to the front top edge on the larger shelving
Category
Vintage 1970s French Minimalist Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 60.63 in W 63.39 in D 13.39 in
French Pair Bow-Front Painted Open Shelves, Approximately 3.5" Tall & Wide
Located in Atlanta, GA
open display shelving units from France, each standing just shy of 3 feet in height, are fashioned with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 35.5 in W 35.75 in D 16 in
English Painted Open Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very useful early 19th C English painted pine open bookcase with adjustable shelving. 1830.
Upper
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Bookcases
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Open Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Swedish painted open bookcase with adjustable shelving. Can also be used as a TV display
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Bookcases
Materials
Pine
1970's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wall Shelving Unit Cabinet
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Burbank, CA
be used as an open bookshelf divider to divide a space. It has a curved designed as shown.
It was
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Burl
Mezzo (48") Shelving in Powder Coated Salmon Metal by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
to outboard leveling legs creating an open shelving system activated by the items on display
Category
2010s American Shelves
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel
Mezzo (48") Shelving in Powder Coated Vulcan Black Metal by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
to outboard leveling legs creating an open shelving system activated by the items on display
Category
2010s American Shelves
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel
Mezzo (48") Shelving in Powder Coated Dahlia Yellow Metal by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
to outboard leveling legs creating an open shelving system activated by the items on display
Category
2010s American Shelves
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel
Mezzo (48") Shelving in Powder Coated Ocean Blue Metal by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
to outboard leveling legs creating an open shelving system activated by the items on display
Category
2010s American Shelves
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel
Mezzo (48") Shelving in Powder Coated Green Grey Metal by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
to outboard leveling legs creating an open shelving system activated by the items on display
Category
2010s American Shelves
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel
Mezzo (48") Shelving in Powder Coated Oyster White Metal by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
to outboard leveling legs creating an open shelving system activated by the items on display
Category
2010s American Shelves
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel
Inlaid Rosewood Wall-Mount Sideboard, by David Wider Associates
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
thread inlay, opens to a silver drawer and shelving, The dramatic English style custom brass hardware and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Open Woven Rattan Credenza
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal open credenza. A chic wide weave rattan frame with open shelving and a
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Credenzas
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Mezzo Customizable Metal Console Table with Solid Wood Shelves by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Shown in acid blackened steel with solid walnut shelving
Measures: 66" wide x 29" high x 14" deep
Category
2010s American Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 29 in W 66 in D 14 in
Late-19th Century Carved Oak Bow Front Hunt Corner Cabinet
Located in Evergreen, CO
, this handsome corner cabinet showcases bow front construction in both its open shelving at the top and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Corner Cupboards
Materials
Oak
English Painted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C English painted breakfront open bookcase with adjustable shelving. 1820.
Reference
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Pair Of Gothic Revival Painted Bookcases Of Slightly Different Proportions
Located in Essex, MA
One 4.25 inches wider than the other. Each with a pierced and carved gothic cornice over an open
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 112 in W 57.5 in D 18.88 in
Paul Evans Patchwork Copper Sideboard/Console Cabinet for Directional, C1970
By Paul Evans
Located in Bernville, PA
. Interior storage includes adjustable shelving on the right side with a drawer and open storage on the left
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass, Copper, Pewter
Italian 1970's Walnut Credenza / Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
two doors with interior shelving; the outside angled doors also open to reveal interior shelving
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Mid-Century Broyhill Saga Walnut Buffet Credenza Hutch
By Broyhill
Located in Baltimore, MD
top that open to reveal a beautiful interior with two wooden fixed display shelves, giving ample
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
depth and 33" wide perfect for small areas. Fully open, it becomes a large workspace table
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
which shelves can be attached. Three open columns with a wider compartment on the bottom characterize
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Antique Italian or Dutch Small Rococo Bombe Secretary Desk w/ Marquetry, c 1870
Located in Miami, FL
to writing desk with six small drawers & open shelving. Chest rests on cabriole legs ending in leaf
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood, Kingwood, Tulipwood
H 43 in W 34 in D 21 in
18th C. French Beautifully Designed Buffet à Deux-Corps, 8.5 ft Tall
Located in Atlanta, GA
backsides, and open to reveal shelving within. The upper shelving is especially unique with the carved and
Category
Antique 18th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Pagoda Bamboo China Cabinet with Glass Doors and Wood Drawers
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
. There are four doors that open to reveal drawers in the middle and open shelving on either side
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 83.5 in W 56.5 in D 19.25 in
FRENCH Mid Century MODERN BOOKCASE, c. 1950's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
space for your books or collection and a wide open lower cabinet, perfect for storing vinyl, board games
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Tall Vintage French Oak Cabinet, Manner of Jacques Adnet
Located in East Hampton, NY
and wide shelving. Original key and lock. This has been lightly restored and the back panel to the
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Antique French Art Deco Birdseye Maple Wardrobe Cabinet 1930s
Located in Detroit, MI
. The center double doors have full-length mirrors on the interiors and open on wide, spacious storage
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
1960’s Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century China Cabinet
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sliding doors and open shelving on the top right. The bottom portion features a wide cabinet and column of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 57.75 in W 50 in D 18 in
Danish Modern Arne Vodder Style Rosewood Nightstands
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
eye-catching carving with sweeping lines. Minimalist silhouette, with open shelving for additional
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Hollywood Regency Split Reed China Cabinet and Dresser Set - 1970's
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
design. There are four doors that open to reveal drawers in the middle and open shelving on either side
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cupboards
Materials
Bamboo, Reed
H 83.5 in W 56.5 in D 19.25 in
Romeo Rega Brass & Espresso Color Enamel Shelf Cabinet
By Romeo Rega
Located in Troy, MI
cabinet. Top section has brass shelf frame with four smoked glass open shelves. Wide brass band at base
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Ponti Style Four-Piece Italian Mid-Century Bar Set
By Gio Ponti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in East Hampton, NY
set includes the main dry bar with open shelving for bottles. Included: curved dry bar with glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century German Jugendstil/ Art Nouveau Writing Desk in Pine
Located in Miami, FL
offering open shelving & closed storage. Top has a carved bonnet with stylized flowers and open carvings
Category
Antique 1890s German Jugendstil Desks
Materials
Pine
H 61.5 in W 43.25 in D 26.5 in
19th C. German Tall Storage Cabinet w/ Arched Cornice & Decorative Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
case which houses a pair of decoratively paneled and arched doors which open to reveal adjustable
Category
Antique 19th Century German Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 79.5 in W 56.25 in D 25.25 in
19th C. Drop Front Desk, Secretary Abattant, with Multiple Wood Marquetry Inlay
Located in Madrid, ES
below, the center fall front secretary panel opens to reveal interior shelving, six small drawers with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Hardwood, Kingwood, Mahogany
H 59.06 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Sideboard in Bookmatched & Burled Amboyna Wood, Mahogany & Walnut Base
Located in New York, NY
platform of the sideboard. The center of the piece features ample storage, the top section opens downwards
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 98 in D 22 in
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Whitewashed Pine Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
room, but with a subtle elegance that enables it to blend with a wide variety of decors with varying
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Meridian Modular Credenza, Duo, Modern Steel Casework, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
position features an enclosed cabinet atop an open shelving unit, creating a seamless pair. Thanks to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Corner Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
open shelving that are mirrored symmetrically for maximized function aesthetic balance in either their
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 97.75 in D 16.25 in
Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Vertical Steel Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
and the combination of open shelving and enclosed cabinetry give this unit full versatility
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 97.75 in D 16.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist 2pc Bedroom Set by Lane Pueblo Collection
By Lane Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
additional drawers and shelving. This piece measures 65.75 in tall, 39.75 in wide, and 18 in deep. There are
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Danish Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
Floating modular 3 bay shelving system model FM Reolsystem. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
H 78.75 in W 102.76 in D 13 in
Exceptional English Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
locks and keys. The case holds two demilune shaped cabinet doors that open to shelving and a large
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Philadelphia Federal Wardrobe / Armoire in West Indies Mahogany c. !820
Located in Miami, FL
drawers and shelving. Each of the two sides of the wardrobe open to a cabinet with interior shelves
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century, English Credenza and Dry Bar by Beautility
By Beautility
Located in Atlanta, GA
for silver service. Beneath, two cabinet doors with raised paneled handles open to cupboards with
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century China Cabinet Hutch Credenza Brass Pulls
Located in Baltimore, MD
door opens to reveal a beautiful interior with fixed wooden display shelving, and plate grooves for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H.W. Klein Teak and Rosewood Danish Modern Credenza
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Berkeley, CA
manufactured by Bramin in the 1960s. Left and right doors slide open to reveal adjustable shelving. Four center
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Basilica Hutch by Laylo Studio in Solid Wood, Blackened Steel, Brass, and Glass
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
glass framed doors fixed height shelving - 40” wide x 84” tall x 24” deep.
Custom hutch built in
Category
2010s American Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 84 in W 40 in D 24 in
1960's Mid-Century Modern Stanley China Display Cabinet Vitrine
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
. The side cabinet doors open up to glass shelving, drawers, and shelves for storage. It has the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Colorful Cenedese Turquoise Green Vintage Italian Murano Glass Bowl or Dish
By Cenedese, Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
interior, imagine glass like this on open, white shelving in a kitchen, bathroom or in a display cabinet
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Antique Empire Cylinder-Top Secretary with Bookcase in Burled Ash
Located in Miami, FL
concave middle section flanked by two convex ones, all offering interior shelving for books. The base has
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Scandinavian Empire Secretaires
Materials
Ash, Burl
Cenedese Colorful Bright Red Vintage Round Italian Murano Glass Vase
By Cenedese, Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
color to your interior, imagine glass like this on open, white shelving in a kitchen, bathroom or in a
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Colorful Cenedese Pair of Cobalt Blue Vintage Italian Murano Glass Vases
By Cenedese, Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
color to your interior, imagine glass like this on open, white shelving in a kitchen, bathroom or in a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Lake Credenza in White Oak, with Interior Drawers, by August Abode
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Our artisan-made Lake Credenza is an extra-wide storage piece with a lower overall height, making
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Oak
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Armoire from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
panels decorated with hand carved flowers; when opens, it reveals all original inside shelving and
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Antique Liegoise Neoclassical Whitewashed Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
, which open to reveal multiple surfaces thanks to the adjustable shelving inside. Molded detail that
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Hand-Carved Gothic Revival Raised Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
stylized molding detail with a crest at the center and accents of rosettes. Doors open wide including what
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets
Materials
Steel
French Louis XIV Carved Walnut and Wire Four-Door Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
France circa 1970, the important cabinet stands on a wide bottom plinth over four doors including double
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases
Materials
Wire
Empire Banquette or Window Seat in Birch with Marquetry Inlays, circa 1800
Located in Miami, FL
. Lower cabinets open to reveal drawers, while top cabinets offer shelving.
Note: Needs upholstery and
Category
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Empire Sofas
Materials
Birch
H 51.5 in W 84.75 in D 26.75 in
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Wide Open Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of wide open shelving for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every item from our selection of wide open shelving was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of wide open shelving, we have 192 options in-stock, while there are 16 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of wide open shelving you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of wide open shelving, designed in the mid-century modern, Art Deco or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made piece of wide open shelving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Laylo Studio, Kai Kristiansen and Cenedese are consistently popular.
How Much is a Wide Open Shelving?
The average selling price for a piece of wide open shelving at 1stDibs is $4,875, while they’re typically $322 on the low end and $185,000 for the highest priced.
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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