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What is a shelf unit?

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What is a shelf unit?
A shelf unit is a piece of storage furniture that can be adjusted to fit objects or collectibles for display of varying sizes . Shelving units can be made of different materials, but the most popular is wood. Find a collection of antique and vintage shelving units on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Ash Comet Floating Shelf by David Tragen
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Comet Floating Shelf by David Tragen Dimensions: W 110 x D 14.5 x H 7 cm Materials: Ash
Category

2010s British Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Ash

Italian Wood Floating Shelf with Drawer, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Italian Wood Floating Shelf with Drawer, 1960s, Italy No damage, no crack. Wear consistent with
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Laminated Maple Vitulus Floating Shelf by David Tragen
Located in Geneve, CH
Laminated Maple Vitulus Floating Shelf by David Tragen Dimensions: W 110 x D 20 x H 14 cm
Category

2010s British Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Maple

Laminated Ash Genie Floating Shelf by David Tragen
Located in Geneve, CH
Laminated Ash Genie Floating Shelf by David Tragen Dimensions: W 120 x D 66 x H 19 cm Materials
Category

2010s British Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Ash

Cherry, Walnut Onda Floating Shelf by David Tragen
Located in Geneve, CH
Cherry, Walnut Onda Floating Shelf by David Tragen Dimensions: W 119 x D 13 x H 2.5 cm Materials
Category

2010s British Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Italian Vintage Floating Shelf 'Fiordiluna' by Tobia Scarpa, 1991
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Vintage Floating Shelf 'Fiordiluna' by Tobia Scarpa, 1991 Minimalistic, floating glass
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Crystal, Steel

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