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French Wooden Mid-Century Shelving Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A simple refined wooden book case or open shelving. France, c1960s. Well crafted, X-Framed to
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

French Wooden Mid-Century Shelving Open Bookcase
French Wooden Mid-Century Shelving Open Bookcase
H 51.97 in W 43.31 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Open Bookcase, Asian, Shelving Unit, Regency Colonial Revival, C.1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage open bookcase. An Asian, stained Hevea and cast iron shelving unit in Regency and
Category

Vintage 1980s Asian Regency Revival Furniture

Materials

Iron

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit midel Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Green, Yellow Aluminium
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit model nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit midel Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminum by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit midel Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Wabi Sabi Shelving System, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wabi sabi shelving system, a nod to 19th-century French aesthetics. Embracing the beauty of
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Shelves

Materials

Wood

Walnut Solid Wood Low Bookcase Storage with Open Back and Thick Shelves
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
and stylish, the unique wood grain of eco-friendly wood is shown off in this modern shelving unit. Be
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Luca Meda Shelving Unit, Molteni, Italy, c1970
By Molteni & C, Luca Meda
Located in London, GB
design contributed to his refined design sensibilities. This wall mounted shelving unit is extremely
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Luca Meda Shelving Unit, Molteni, Italy, c1970
Luca Meda Shelving Unit, Molteni, Italy, c1970
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 2.37 in
Primitive Open Step-back Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic early American step-back cupboard with open shelving. Hand made and painted in the United
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Primitive Open Step-back Cupboard
Primitive Open Step-back Cupboard
H 73.25 in W 31.5 in D 13.75 in
Jorge Zalszupin Modular Shelving System for L’Atelier, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Utrecht, NL
This gorgeous multi-level shelving system was designed and manufactured by the Brazilian design
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Modern Sofa in Argentine Rosewood with Shelving from Costantini, Patone
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
pillow combinations, as well as different arm and shelving configurations. Shown in Argentine Rosewood
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Charming Pierre Vandel Paris Black Lacquered Cabinet with Shelving Display
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Voorburg, NL
unit has a small sideboard base with two doors and a removable upper part with shelving and display
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Lovely 3 Tier Vintage Bamboo Shelving Unit with Faux Painted Shelves
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pretty bamboo and wood vintage open shelving unit having 3 tiers that are faux painted with flowers
Category

Vintage 1950s American Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Nuage Shelving Unit by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid Centruy Modern Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Pierre Chapo B30 shelving unit in Elm France 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
own workshop in France, ca 1960. Built with solid elm wood, it features six sturdy shelves with a rich
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Italian Modern Gold Brass Tubular Shelving Unit Étagère on Black Lacquered Base
Located in New York, NY
relief, raised on a rectangular handcrafted base in satin black lacquer wood. The open design allows for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Danish Rosewood Brouer Møbelfabrik Highboard w/ Mirrored Bar, Light and Shelving
By Brouer Mobel, Erik Brouer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Møbelfabrik. The highboard has shelving on both sides as well as bar with a mirror and light in the bar
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

1970's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wall Shelving Unit Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
that sits on top of the credenza with glass inserts. It's made of burl wood and mahogany with a dark
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Burl

French Country Blue Secretaire/Desk with Wire Shelving and Pull out Lap Desk
Located in Essex, MA
desk which opens to 18 inches. The desk is painted in a lovely French blue and cream paint with an
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Desks

Materials

Wire

Patinated Steel Étagère Shelving with Solid Walnut Drawn Faces and Concrete Base
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
drawing etched into the wood. All hardware is Blum push-to-open. The case rests on two cast-concrete
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Small pair of ebonized open bookcases having bronze circa 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A small pair of ebonized open bookcases having bronze mounts and adhustable shelving, circa 1940.
Category

Vintage 1940s Argentine Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

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

Italian Neoclassical Faux Marble Lacquer and Giltwood Open Shelves Cabinets
Located in Firenze, IT
Add extra shelving and storage space to your living room, library or study with this important
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Giltwood, Wood, Lacquer

1820s Swedish Wood Patinated Red Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
bygone era of artisanal skill. Open the arched doors to reveal ample shelving that promises to keep your
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1820s Swedish Wood Patinated Red Cabinet
1820s Swedish Wood Patinated Red Cabinet
H 71.4 in W 43.3 in D 15.6 in
1970's Large Double Mid Century Open Bookcase, Glass Fronted
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s large double mid century open bookcase – glass fronted 1970’s large double mid century open
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Shelves

Materials

Birch

LOVELY VINTAGE TEAK OPEN BOOKCASE WITH 5 DRAWERS BRASS HANDLES j1
Located in Pulborough, GB
of sophistication and classic appeal. The combination of open shelving and drawers provides
Category

20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Open Corner Shelf on Feet, Solid Rosewood and Rosewood Veneer, 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Superb open corner shelf scalloped in solid rosewood and rosewood veneer resting on feet. It
Category

Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

French Empire Period Billiard Room Bench openable Dry Bar Columns and Drawers
Located in Firenze, IT
to the two columns on both sides with curved doors that opens to interior shelving and two hidden
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches

Materials

Ormolu, Brass, Bronze

Robert Salleroli American Abstract Wood Assemblage Monumental Cabinet
By Robert Salleroli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
two center doors that slide open to reveal a customizable bar or shelving area, complete with inlaid
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Birch

Chinese Carved Wood and Red Accented Bogu Etagere Shelf
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Bogu wooden etagere featuring open display shelving connecting ornately carved, red framed
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases

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

English Large-Size Wood Vaisselier / Storage Cabinet w/ Bowed Front, 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
section. This vaisselier features a top with open shelving, flanked by two small doors at the bottom
Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1830s Swedish Off-White Painted Wood Narrow Sideboard with Distressed Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
recessed panels that add depth and texture. These doors open to reveal inner shelving, a perfect hideaway
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Nuage À Plots, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage À Plots, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Elegant Early 20th Century Carved Wood Swedish Art Nouveau Armoires
Located in Atlanta, GA
shelving, while the other remains open with rod and two hooks at top. This stylish pair of Art Nouveau
Category

20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wood Side Corner Cabinet, Brazilian Vernacular Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
decorative escutcheon and simple strap hinges, opens to reveal shelving that has withstood the test of time
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Brazilian Rustic Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Mezzo Customizable Metal Console Table with Solid Wood Shelves by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
an open shelving system that can be customized for any space or use. Constructed using Laylo Studio's
Category

2010s American Shelves

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Walnut Burl Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
shelving. The upper cabinet is raised on an elegant downswept and molded platform base. Below, the case
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Marble

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Wood Open Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of wood open shelving for your home. An item from our selection of wood open shelving — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Find 122 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of wood open shelving now, or shop our selection of 54 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of wood open shelving, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of wood open shelving over the years, but those crafted by Cassina, Charlotte Perriand and Stefan Rurak are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Wood Open Shelving?

A piece of wood open shelving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,365, while the lowest priced sells for $895 and the highest can go for as much as $62,916.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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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