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Wood And Iron Etagere

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Wrought Iron and Wood Plank Etagere
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage Boho Wrought Iron and Wood Plank Etagere infuses a touch of Americana into your living
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Late 20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Wrought Iron

Midcentury Wrought Iron Étagère with Wood Ball Feet and Finials
By Tony Paul
Located in Hanover, MA
modern blackened iron framed étagère with inset painted wood and glass shelves and wood balls for feet
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Tall Rustic Iron & Wood Ètagerè w/ Six Fixed Shelves
Located in East Hampton, NY
Very heavy and well crafted, this iron and wood ètagerè features X-frame sides. This is very tall
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Vintage 1950s American Shelves

Materials

Iron

New Custom Etagere with Three Oak Shelves and Iron Structure
Located in Miami, FL
New custom etagere with three oak shelves and iron structure You can choose the dimensions, the
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2010s Spanish Industrial Shelves

Materials

Iron

Global Views Gilted Wrought Iron Tassel Foot Wall Mounted Etagere
By Global Views
Located in West Chester, PA
Global Views Wall Mounted Etagere Antiqued gilt wrought iron frame with tassel feet, knotted
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Hollywood Regency Shelves and Wall...

Materials

Iron, Brass

Pair of Italian Regency Faux Bamboo Iron Etagere Display Shelves
Located in Rio Vista, CA
ebonized wood shelves. The etageres are topped with six gilt wood finials and have arabesque or Moorish
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Iron

Vintage Varnished Iron Étagère with Wooden Shelves Covered in Formica, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. This shelving unit is made from varnished iron with brass feet caps and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Bookcases

Materials

Iron, Brass

Arthur Umanoff Iron Obelisk Pyramid-Form Freestanding Shelving Unit/Etagere
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarcely seen sculptural wrought iron shelving unit designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Antique Etagere or Store Display Stand Cast Iron Base From Toulouse c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
. Manufactured in Toulouse, France around a 100 years ago from Cast Iron, with Brass Fittings and looks as great
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Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Shelves

Materials

Iron, Brass

Rustic Bookcase Etagere Shelf
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Bookcase, Etagere, Shelf. Wonderful Rustic Bookcase Shelfing piece having three shelf
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Vintage 1930s Indian Rustic Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Teak

Rustic Bookcase Etagere Shelf
Rustic Bookcase Etagere Shelf
H 58 in W 36.5 in D 13.5 in
Handsome 3 Tier Hanging or Free Standing Etagere Shelves
By Global Views
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome 3 tier book shelf or etagere that is freestanding or can be wall hung, having mahogany
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1990s American Shelves

Materials

Iron

Original Paul McCobb Bookcase/Etagere and Bench Set from the Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
” manufactured by Winchendon in the 1950s. Original maple wood shelves and black wrought iron frame . Pieces can
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Italian Post-Modern Architectural Bookcase, Ladder Shelving Unit Etagere
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Vintage architectural l-adder sided shelving unit with white Formica laminated wood shelves and
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Architectural X-Form Bookcases or Étagères, Pair Available
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern architectural X-form bookcases or étagères., priced individually. These
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Arthur Umanoff Design Étagère Room Divider
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Las Vegas, NV
RARE and Unique iron, wood and woven faux grass étagère designed by Arthur Umanoff for the Mayan
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Square Drop Étagère Side Table by Nów
Located in Geneve, CH
cm Materials: stained, solid ash wood, steel and cast iron hardware Agnieszka Sniadewicz-Swica
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique French Art Nouveau Distressed Accent Table
Located in Forney, TX
A curvaceous late Victorian era painted iron tiered accent table from the turn of the 19th / early
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian End Tables

Materials

Iron

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"Fit Side Table" Minimalist Travertine Cream Marble Side Table by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Side Table is a minimalist style low table made of treated Travertine marble. This side table is composed by five marble pieces, all of them assembled in a logical and harmon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Travertine

Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Two pedestals Oval Made to order in Italy. Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm. Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Mid-Victorian Arched Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Large antique mid-Victorian Carrara marble fireplace surround with arched aperture. Fielded panels to the spandrels are flanked by quarter round outside fillets and meet at the flute...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Carrara Marble

Solid Pine Kitchen Cupboard, 1920's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Solid pine cabinet from the 1920s. The cabinet consists of 2 separate parts. In the upper part 4 doors with a shelf and two drawers behind the two middle doors. The glass is hand pai...
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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Pine

Solid Pine Kitchen Cupboard, 1920's
Solid Pine Kitchen Cupboard, 1920's
H 76.38 in W 64.57 in D 18.12 in
Regency Etagere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome mahogany four shelved Regency etagere, square with single drawer beneath, on brass casters, smooth and carved stretchers connecting each level with three-sided slightly rais...
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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Etagere
Regency Etagere
H 59.5 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Bespoke Round Italian Travertine Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Dimensions can be adjusted Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal Photos show recently...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Art Deco Streamlined Mirror with Nickel Fittings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large scale streamlined 1940's Art Deco wall mirror held in a beveled mirror frame with nickel fittings.
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Nickel

1960s wood and metal bookcase
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Bookcase with storage elements and open shelves, adjustable position, hinged doors and flap doors. Uprights in enameled metal, brass, exotic wood veneer. A very functional piece of f...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960s wood and metal bookcase
1960s wood and metal bookcase
H 88.98 in W 102.37 in D 15.75 in
Pair of italian midcentury wood and metal bookcases attributed to Stildomus
By Stildomus
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of italian midcentury bookcases attributed to Stildomus. Elegant black laquered metal and brass legs, wood shelves and one glass magazine rack. Adjustable shelves.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Industrial Rolling Shelving Storage Rack Bookcase, Rough Sawn Pine and Cast Iron
By Tim Byrne
Located in Oakville, CT
Rough sawn pine and cast iron industrial rolling shelving storage rack unit. Overall height of 53" with 22" between each shelf, shelves measure 12" in depth, overall depth measures 1...
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2010s Industrial Shelves

Materials

Iron, Steel

Antique Country Farmhouse White Painted 2 Piece Step Back Hutch Kitchen Cupboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Country Primitive White/Gray Painted 2 Piece Step Back Hutch Kitchen Cupboard. Item features 2 part construction, glass upper doors, 2 drawers, 2 lower cabinet doors, distres...
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Vintage 1910s Country Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Pair of Mid-Century 2.5 Ft. Round Glass-Top Accent Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of round iron tables with glass tops from the mid 20th century. This mid-century pair of end tables from France each feature a 2.5 ft diameter glass top which is recess...
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Mid-20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Charles Dudouyt, 2 Art Deco Oak and Leather Chairs, circa 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charles Dudouyt, 2 Art Deco oak and leather chairs, circa 1940. hauteur de l'accoudoir : 66 cm   
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

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Edoardian Iron and Wood Etagere-Table
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Edwardian iron and wood etagere with the possibility of tilting the tops in different positions
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Early 20th Century Tables

Materials

Iron

Edoardian Iron and Wood Etagere-Table
Edoardian Iron and Wood Etagere-Table
H 30.71 in W 61.82 in D 33.86 in
17th Century French Louis XIII Ètagerè
Located in New Orleans, LA
French 17th century Louis XIII style walnut ètagerè with old grillwork from a French convent, circa
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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Cabinets

Materials

Iron, Wire

17th Century French Louis XIII Ètagerè
17th Century French Louis XIII Ètagerè
H 43.25 in W 21.5 in D 12.25 in
Tuscan Style Walnut Four shelf & Two Drawer Etagere
By Derapage Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
iron hardware. Turned walnut feet. The back of the etagere has shaped walnut frames that serve as
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Antique 19th Century American Bookcases

Pair, Industrial Iron and Wood Etagere's
Located in Bellport, NY
Handsome pair of iron and wood industrial etagere's.Six removeable shelves,nice poished steel
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Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Steel

A Large Iron and Wood Etagere Cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
as a bar, entertainment center or book shelf. The open shelves are glass within the iron frame and
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20th Century Unknown Bookcases

Materials

Iron, Brass

Rare cast iron etagere
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Impressive shelving unit with cast iron lion's paw base, stamped Toulouse, with bleached oak planks.
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Antique 19th Century French Shelves

Materials

Iron

Rare cast iron etagere
Rare cast iron etagere
H 87 in W 40 in D 40 in
Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Etagere
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage Regency wrought iron etagere. Inset wood shelves with hand painted tipping. Tall and
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

1940's French Iron Frame Etagere's
Located in New York, NY
6 wood shelved iron etageres on wheels were originally from a French freighter
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Vintage 1940s French Shelves

Materials

Iron

1940's French Iron Frame Etagere's
1940's French Iron Frame Etagere's
H 79 in W 25 in D 16 in
PAIR of cast iron lion's foot etageres
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Superb cast iron etageres with lion's paw base, original wood shelving, cast iron fittings, stamped
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Early 20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Iron

PAIR of cast iron lion's foot etageres
PAIR of cast iron lion's foot etageres
H 86.5 in W 27.5 in D 15 in
Henredon Acquisitions Courbin Mahogany and Iron Étagère TV Console Bookcase
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Henredon acquisitions Courbin mahogany and iron étagère TV console bookcase 112" Henredon
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20th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Gilt Faux Bamboo Iron Etagere Display Shelves
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Hollywood Regency faux-bamboo iron étagère or display shelves featuring a gold leaf finish. Mid
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Iron, Wire, Gold Leaf

Industrial Etageres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French industrial etageres with original corner hex screw braces
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Early 20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Industrial Etageres
Industrial Etageres
H 118 in W 103 in D 14 in
Pair of Iron Etagere End Tables
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of handsome metal etagere end tables, 20th century, each consists three tiers of wood tops
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20th Century American End Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Iron Etagere End Tables
Pair of Iron Etagere End Tables
H 36 in W 24.25 in D 18.25 in
Edgy French Modern Etagere
Located in Buchanan, NY
This modern French etagere is made with old window balcony guards and reclaimed wood.
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21st Century and Contemporary French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Edgy French Modern Etagere
Edgy French Modern Etagere
H 52 in W 18.5 in D 13 in
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Iron Freestanding Shelving Unit/Etagere
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural wrought iron shelving unit designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard. Unique
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

French Double Etagere
Located in Winter Park, FL
Double etagere in iron with adjustable shelves in poplar. Wax Finish. Can be disassembled for
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shelves

Materials

Iron

French Double Etagere
French Double Etagere
H 90 in W 75 in D 21 in
Varnished Iron Ètagerè with Wooden Shelves Covered in Formica, Italy, 1960s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This shelving unit is made from varnished iron with brass feet caps and wooden shelves that are
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Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

Stunning and Unique Etagere by a Californian Artist
Located in Pasadena, CA
Stones are inserted in the grain of this rough wood. The base is solid iron.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Shelves

Materials

Stone, Iron

French, 19th Century Large Pine and Oak Ètagerè
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
, the two different wood types work well together. The iron X made across the back has been added
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Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Shelves

Materials

Oak, Pine

Elegant English Antique Elongated Tall Bamboo Bookshelf Etagere
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An elegant very tall antique etagere constructed of bamboo rods having 8 wooden shelves with
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Vintage 1910s English Shelves

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern ‘Harrods’ of London 3-Tier Chinoiserie Étagère
By Harrods
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Mid-Century Modern ‘Harrods’ of London 3-tier chinoiserie étagère, circa 1950. Black and gilt
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

Tall Wood and Metal Industrial Shelving Unit on Casters
Located in Buchanan, NY
Handsome and practical etagere with a sturdy iron frame and wood shelves in an aged patina. The
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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Shelves

Materials

Iron

Small Vintage Teak Shelf Unit with Black Iron and Brass
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this three shelf etagere dates from the 1960s. This piece is framed with black iron
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair Mid Century ‘Harrods’ Chinoiserie 3 Tier Etageres
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1950 Pair Mid Century ‘Harrods’ Chinoiserie 3 Tier Etageres Black and gilt Chinoiserie
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Mid-20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Fleur De Lys Elevator Gates from France, C.1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a pair of cast iron antique elevator gates from France dating to around the turn of the
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Early 20th Century French Doors and Gates

Black Rod Iron Chinoiserie Étagère
Located in North York, ON
Transitional étagère constructed from black rod iron with a faux bamboo design. Four corner
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Late 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Very Large Brass and Iron Etagere Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking etagere features seven iron and wood shelves, iron and brass metal work in the style
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Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

New Custom Etagere with Three Oak Shelves and Iron Structure
Located in Miami, FL
New custom etagere with three oak shelves and iron structure You can choose th dimensions, the
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2010s Spanish Industrial Shelves

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Leather with Oak Etagere Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Ferndale, MI
Wrought Iron Leather with Oak Etagere Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hollywood Regency Étagère Attributed to Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is an elegant Hollywood Regency gilt iron étagère attributed to Frederick Weinberg
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Architectural X-Form Bookcases or Étagères
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Mid-Century Modern architectural X-Form bookcases or Étagères. These bookcases are
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Bench in Iron and Wood, TV Stand, 20th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Vintage industrial bench, built with double iron and wood shelf, long and well built, it can be
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20th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Iron

French Industrial Iron and Wood Etagere
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Industrial etagere with hooks and wood shelves.
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Early 20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Metal

French Industrial Iron and Wood Etagere
French Industrial Iron and Wood Etagere
H 71.25 in W 24 in D 24 in
A Pair of French Iron and Wood Etageres
Located in New York, NY
Each fitted with five shelves with an X-formed back support.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Etagere
Located in New York, NY
Simple wrought iron frame topped with huge iron balls supports five shelves atop white painted base
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Vintage 1960s American Shelves

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Etagere
Wrought Iron Etagere
H 89 in W 42 in D 20 in
Arthur Umanoff Mayan Collection Iron Etagere
Located in Southfield, MI
Superb Arthur Umanoff open etagere in iron and woven/coated bamboo with wood grain laminate
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Vintage 1960s American Shelves

Materials

Iron

French Etagere
Located in Houston, TX
vintage 4 shelf etagere, french, wooden shelves with iron supports, front vertical supports have
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20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Steel, Iron

French Etagere
French Etagere
H 78 in W 87 in D 13 in
Metamorphic Etagere
By Yasbera Mfg. Company
Located in Mexico City, DF
Unusual etagere with 4 oak shelves that can adjusts its form.
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Early 20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Iron

Metamorphic Etagere
Metamorphic Etagere
H 140 in W 83 in D 30 in
Industrial Mechanical Etagere / Extending Stair/ Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique industrial Etagere shelving unit with mechanical side pins that levers out in 3 various
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Early 20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Iron

Arthur Umanoff Étagère for Shaver Howard, circa 1965
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard iron and wood grain laminate étagère with wicker basket, circa
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Vintage 1960s American Shelves

Materials

Iron

Costumers Etagere with wooden storage boxes
Located in New York, NY
iron framework supporting 15 large wooden boxes with labels. Used by a costume maker. Found in a
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Early 20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Costumers Etagere with wooden storage boxes
Located in New York, NY
iron framework supporting 15 large wooden boxes with labels. Used by a costume maker. Found in a
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Early 20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Square Painted Etagére Display Cabinet, circa 1950
Located in Houston, TX
etagére its wonderful appeal as the iron frame showcases a hand applied creamy gray painted finish. Notice
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Vintage 1950s French Belle Époque Vitrines

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century modern steel and timber shelves from Italy c. 1950
Located in Houston, TX
drawer front. The configuration of metal and wood create streamlined appearance full of warmth and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Franco Albini LB7 Bookcase
By Franco Albini
Located in Milan, Italy
Rosewood bookcase designed by Arch. Franco Albini with five extending wood legs terminating in iron
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Franco Albini LB7 Bookcase
H 133.86 in W 137.8 in D 15.75 in
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Wood And Iron Etagere For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wood and iron etagere for your home. Frequently made of metal, iron and wood, every wood and iron etagere was constructed with great care. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage wood and iron etagere you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wood and iron etagere — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A wood and iron etagere made by industrial designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Global Views and Arthur Umanoff each produced at least one beautiful wood and iron etagere that is worth considering.

How Much is a Wood And Iron Etagere?

Prices for a wood and iron etagere can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $599 and can go as high as $14,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,638.

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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