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Shelving Unit, Italian Manufactory, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large shelf made of wedge-shaped partitions with individually placeable glass shelves.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Glass

Italian Mid-Century Large Shelving Display
Located in London, GB
A large display shelving unit. Italy, c1960s. Good quality, combining form and function
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Shelves

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid-Century Large Shelving Display
Italian Mid-Century Large Shelving Display
H 114.18 in W 93.71 in D 17.72 in
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
John Widdicomb Mid Century Display Shelving Etagere
By John Widdicomb
Located in Countryside, IL
John Widdicomb mid century display shelving etagere The etagere measures: 32 wide x 14.5 deep x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Shelving Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern shelving unit featuring beautiful burl wood top and bottom with sculpted chrome
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Neoclassical Mid-20th Century Bookcase or Shelving Cupboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Once graced the showroom of a Madison Avenue millinery shop, this midcentury neoclassical wood
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wood

2 Mid-Century Modern Geometric Modular Maple Shelving Bookcases Console Etagere
Located in Dayton, OH
A fun set of four "L" shaped modular bookcase units. Finished in Maple, circa 1970s. Each stacks nicely to create a geometric storage system. Can be used vertically, horizontally or ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Room Divider Wall Unit Shelving
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Room Divider Wall Unit Shelving This wall unit measures: 54 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid-century Italian Bookcase Or Shelving Unit, 1960's
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
A unique 1960’s bookcase or shelving unit. Italian designer manufacturing, consisting out of a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Achille Castiglioni 'Lungangolo' Wood Shelving Unit
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1991. Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Achille Castiglioni 'Lungangolo' Wood Shelving Unit
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1991. Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Achille Castiglioni 'Lungangolo' Wood Shelving Unit
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1991. Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern 2pc Modular Shelving Unit with Finished Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern two piece modular shelving unit features hardwood construction, free
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Modern Chrome & Glass Arched Etagere Display Shelving Unit, Mid-20th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
inches. Additional information: Materials: Wood Color: Gold Period: Early 20th century Styles
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. 4 wooden shelves with a black painted metal system and brass feet. It is very easy to disassemble with 8...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Nuage Shelving Unit by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
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

George Nelson for Herman Miller 3 Bay Omni System Mid Century Shelving Wall Unit
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An Omni system wall unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller. A gorgeous mid century modern wall
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. Wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system. It is very easy to disassemble. We work wit...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. 4 wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system. It is very easy to disassemble.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. 5 wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system. It is very easy to disassemble.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Elegant Mid Century Shelving unit Model E60 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
Elegant shelving unit Model E60 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. The shelves can be moved up
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Achille Castiglioni 'Lungangolo' Wood Shelving Unit by Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1991. Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

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

Achille Castiglioni 'Lungangolo' Wood Shelving Unit by Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1991. Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

20th Century Italian Industrial Library Shelving
Located in Miami, FL
condition with minor scratches. A versatile shelving unit for use in a kitchen, media room, library or as a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Nickel

Mid Century Modern Two Door Cabinet with Adjustable Shelving & Cane Doors
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern two door cabinet features pressed wood construction, walnut veneer with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Large Mid-Century Italian Metal and Brass Shelf / Shelving System, around 1970
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful Large Mid-Century Italian Metal and Brass Shelf / Shelving System, was made around
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Shelving Wood Faux Bamboo & Brass Chippendale Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
3 in the narrower upper one Made of fine wood in the shape of faux bamboo and brass on the links
Category

Mid-20th Century English Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid Century Modern Shelving Cabinet by Domino Mobler. Circa 1970s
By Domino Møbler
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Shelving Cabinet by Domino Mobler Denmark. Circa 1970s Features a
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modular Etagere in Sycamore Wood
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning Mid Century etagere constructed with varnished sycamore wood. This modular unit features
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Sycamore

Mid Century Modular Etagere in Sycamore Wood
Mid Century Modular Etagere in Sycamore Wood
H 80.75 in W 118 in D 13.75 in
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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

Wood and Steel Industrial Bench or Table or Shelving Unit, Vintage Industrial
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial wood and steel Industrial bench or table or shelving unit. Overall dimensions
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

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

1950s Italian Wood Metal Modular Wall Shelving System Bookcase 10 Shelves
Located in Carimate, Como
A very stylish 1950s Italian shelving system. This robust and solid shelving system or bookcase
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in The Hague, NL
-mounted uprights. The system is in a good condition.. Made of teak wood and metal holders. We have more
Category

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

Materials

Metal

American Midcentury Metal and Wood Two-Tiered Shelving Unit with Twisted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American Industrial style wood and metal shelving unit from the mid 20th century with two
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

American Midcentury Metal and Wood Two-Tiered Shelving Unit with Twisted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American Industrial style wood and metal shelving unit from the mid 20th century with two
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Compact modular shelving unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W48 D14 H24 Vintage compact modualr unit that has been lightly refinshed with new top coats added. Item shows well overall with minor blemishes pictured closely. Units have no attac...
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Compact modular shelving unit
Compact modular shelving unit
H 24 in W 48 in D 14 in
Mid-Century Modern Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice mid-century dresser with wicker accent panels. Top doors open to reveal shelving and five
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Dresser
Mid-Century Modern Dresser
H 42 in W 42 in D 19 in
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Mid Century Wood Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of mid century wood shelving for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are 87 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of mid century wood shelving you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. 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. A choice in our collection of mid century wood shelving is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. Poul Cadovius, Achille Castiglioni and Nils Nisse Strinning each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of mid century wood shelving that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Wood Shelving?

The average selling price for a piece of mid century wood shelving at 1stDibs is $3,601, while they’re typically $697 on the low end and $28,345 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.

Questions About Mid Century Wood Shelving
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.