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Wrought Iron Shelving Unit

Arthur Umanoff Iron Obelisk Pyramid-Form Freestanding Shelving Unit/Etagere
Arthur Umanoff Iron Obelisk Pyramid-Form Freestanding Shelving Unit/Etagere

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Center shelving unit – France 1920
Center shelving unit – France 1920

Center shelving unit – France 1920

Located in Girona, Girona

Center shelving unit, wrought iron and three metal plates with drypoint engraving in three levels.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Shelves

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century American Modern Iron Shelving Unit / Etagere by Freda Diamond
Mid-Century American Modern Iron Shelving Unit / Etagere by Freda Diamond

Mid-Century American Modern Iron Shelving Unit / Etagere by Freda Diamond

By Freda Diamond, Baumritter

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Composed of a wrought iron frame supporting four steel inset mesh and one white laminate surface.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

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Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Room Divider Shelving Unit
Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Room Divider Shelving Unit

Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Room Divider Shelving Unit

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H 66.15 in W 15.95 in D 63 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Room Divider Shelving Unit

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in London, Greater London

This two part modular system can be displayed together or separated to form a bench coffee table and shelving unit. Wrought iron frame with solid maple boards.   

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Glass Curved Wrought Iron Shelving Unit Frederick Weinberg
Mid-Century Modern Glass Curved Wrought Iron Shelving Unit Frederick Weinberg

Mid-Century Modern Glass Curved Wrought Iron Shelving Unit Frederick Weinberg

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a sculptural, wrought iron étagère with seven glass shelves, by Frederick Weinberg, circa 1950s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions are 47" W x ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Russell Woodard Etagere
Russell Woodard Etagere

Russell Woodard Etagere

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H 72.5 in W 25.5 in D 12.5 in

Russell Woodard Etagere

By Russell Woodard

Located in Bainbridge, NY

arched Russell Woodard Black Wrought Iron shelving unit with 4 glass shelves

Category

Vintage 1950s American Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Iron Freestanding Shelving Unit/Etagere
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Iron Freestanding Shelving Unit/Etagere

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Winchendon Headboard Iron and Wood with Shelf
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Winchendon Headboard Iron and Wood with Shelf

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Winchendon Headboard Iron and Wood with Shelf

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a magnificent full size headboard, with a wrought iron shelving unit, by Paul McCobb for Winchendon, circa the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brazilian Rosewood and Wrought Iron Console or Shelving Unit, Brazil, 1960s
Brazilian Rosewood and Wrought Iron Console or Shelving Unit, Brazil, 1960s

Brazilian Rosewood and Wrought Iron Console or Shelving Unit, Brazil, 1960s

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Amazing wide console with sliding door, produced in rosewood veneer and wrought iron. This beautiful minimalist piece floats on your desired height and looks great against light wall...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wrought Iron

1960s Floating Shelving Unit in Rosewood and Wrought Iron, Brazilian Modernism
1960s Floating Shelving Unit in Rosewood and Wrought Iron, Brazilian Modernism

1960s Floating Shelving Unit in Rosewood and Wrought Iron, Brazilian Modernism

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Amazing bookcase, produced in rosewood veneer and wrought iron. This beautiful minimalist piece floats on your desired height and looks great against light walls, making the Rosewood...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Center Shelving Unit, Wrought Iron, Metal, Brass and Glass - France
Art Deco Center Shelving Unit, Wrought Iron, Metal, Brass and Glass - France

Art Deco Center Shelving Unit, Wrought Iron, Metal, Brass and Glass - France

Located in Girona, Girona

Center shelving unit, wrought iron and three metal plates with drypoint engraving in three levels.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron, Metal

Unique Paul McCobb Black Wrought Iron and Maple Floating Shelf, c. 1950s
Unique Paul McCobb Black Wrought Iron and Maple Floating Shelf, c. 1950s

Unique Paul McCobb Black Wrought Iron and Maple Floating Shelf, c. 1950s

By Planner Group, Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

The frame fits a full-size bed and features bookcase shelving backed with slender wrought iron rods. By removing the shelving unit, we’re left with a one of a kind floating wall shelf.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Country Oak Cupboard
19th Century French Country Oak Cupboard

19th Century French Country Oak Cupboard

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H 77.6 in W 65 in D 20.5 in

19th Century French Country Oak Cupboard

Located in High Point, NC

Two doors and drawers, one handle replaced with wrought iron, supporting a shelving unit, pinned together with wooden joints made by artisan hands.

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Bakers Display Shelving Unit
Early 20th Century Bakers Display Shelving Unit

Early 20th Century Bakers Display Shelving Unit

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H 83.47 in W 30.91 in D 16.15 in

Early 20th Century Bakers Display Shelving Unit

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Fabulous and beautiful old bakery display shelving unit, circa 1900. Countless lovely details in the wrought and cast iron as well as the brass finishings.    

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Other Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Case study era Iron and maple shelving unit with planter by Inco
Case study era Iron and maple shelving unit with planter by Inco

Case study era Iron and maple shelving unit with planter by Inco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wrought iron shelving unit with adjustable maple shelves with steel planter at the bottom by Inco.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Shelves

Materials

Iron

Milo Baughman Iron and wood shelving unit for Inco
Milo Baughman Iron and wood shelving unit for Inco

Milo Baughman Iron and wood shelving unit for Inco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Milo Baughman for Inco Case study era shelving unit in wrought iron with adjustable redwood shelves

Category

Vintage 1950s American Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Shelving unit by Muriel Coleman for California Contemporary
Shelving unit by Muriel Coleman for California Contemporary

Shelving unit by Muriel Coleman for California Contemporary

Located in Hollywood, CA

Vintage wrought iron shelving system by noted early California designer Muriel Coleman with solid Redwood planks. The planks are moveable as they sit on the iron with metal clips. M...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Iron and Wood Mid-Century Modern Shelving Unit by Muriel Coleman
Iron and Wood Mid-Century Modern Shelving Unit by Muriel Coleman

Iron and Wood Mid-Century Modern Shelving Unit by Muriel Coleman

By Muriel Coleman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fantastic, free-standing iron and wood shelving unit by Muriel Coleman. An asymmetrical, welded- and wrought-iron frame with variously-sized display areas and 4 wood shelves.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Paul McCobb Planner Group Iron and Maple Shelving Unit or Room Divider
Paul McCobb Planner Group Iron and Maple Shelving Unit or Room Divider

Paul McCobb Planner Group Iron and Maple Shelving Unit or Room Divider

By Paul McCobb

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Early production Paul McCobb Planner Group iron and maple shelving unit or room divider, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wrought Iron

Frederick Weinberg Iron and Glass Etagere
Frederick Weinberg Iron and Glass Etagere

Frederick Weinberg Iron and Glass Etagere

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Chicago, IL

A truly uniquely shaped wrought iron and glass shelving unit attributed to Frederick Weinberg.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

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Wrought Iron Shelving Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wrought iron shelving unit for your home. Frequently made of iron, metal and wrought iron, every wrought iron shelving unit was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the wrought iron shelving unit you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A wrought iron shelving unit, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Paul McCobb, Frederick Weinberg and Muriel Coleman each produced at least one beautiful wrought iron shelving unit that is worth considering.

How Much is a Wrought Iron Shelving Unit?

A wrought iron shelving unit can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,100, while the lowest priced sells for $1,500 and the highest can go for as much as $10,536.

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Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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. 

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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. 

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