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1960s Shelving system, Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1960s. The high-quality containers and shelves are veneered in
Category
1660s Danish Antique Shelving
Materials
Teak
19th Century Theodore Scherf Shelving Unit
By Théodore Scherf
Located in Ongar, GB
A late 19th century industrial shelving unit by French maker Theodore Scherf. With adjustable
Category
19th Century French Antique Shelving
Materials
Hardwood
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
19th Century French Rustic Antique Shelving
Materials
Wood
Antique French Shelving Unit in Cherry Wood
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French shelving unit in cherry wood.
This free-standing etagere / shelving unit has
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Shelving
Materials
Bronze
Lacquered and Threaded Cabinet with Interior Shelving
Located in Cesena, FC
Lacquered and threaded cabinet, with interior shelving.
Originally the top of a trumeau.
Period
Category
1710s Italian Antique Shelving
Materials
Wood
Antique French Walnut Shelving Unit 19th Century
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French shelving unit 19th Century in Walnut Louis Philippe Style
The Walnut Shelving
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Shelving
Materials
Brass
Primitive 19th C. “Hewn” Oak Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully simple hewn oak shelving unit/cupboard.
Originating from the mountains of Central
Category
1860s Romanian Folk Art Antique Shelving
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Original Cast Iron Butchers Shelving
Located in Hook, Hampshire
19th Century French Original Cast Iron Butchers Shelving
19th Century French Original Cast Iron
Category
19th Century French Antique Shelving
Materials
Iron
1950's French Cast Aluminium Butchers Shelving - Two Shelves
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Cast Aluminium Butchers Shelving – Two Shelves
1950’s French Cast Aluminium Butchers
Category
19th Century French Antique Shelving
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Original Cast Iron Butchers Large Shelving
Located in Hook, Hampshire
19th Century French Original Cast Iron Butchers Large Shelving
19th Century French Original Cast
Category
19th Century French Antique Shelving
Materials
Iron
Handsome Large Black Iron Shelving Unit-Early 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Large and handsome iron shelving unit, ingeniously made out of two early 20th century French iron
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Shelving
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Industrial Factory Steel Shelving, Four Tier, Architectural
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great old industrial steel shelving / bookcase, salvaged from Buffalo New York factory. Unusual
Category
1920s Industrial Antique Shelving
Materials
Steel
H 67 in W 96 in D 16 in
Stunning Art Nouveau Brass and Glass Staggered Shelving Unit-French
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
rosettes that are mounted in the cross joints of the stand itself.
The stunning shelving unit was
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Shelving
Materials
Brass
Vintage Adjustable Corner Shelving Unit From a Berlin Florist Painted Shelves
Located in Bristol, GB
ADJUSTABLE CORNER SHELVING UNIT
Seven removable triangular shelves (not including the fixed top
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Shelving
Materials
Wood
H 83.08 in W 28.75 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century TOMADO Style Slanted Red and White Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century TOMADO Style industrial wall mount book shelf with Red and White sheet metal shelves on slanted black wire risers. In original condition with visible signs of wear and us...
Category
Early 1600s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Antique Shelving
Materials
Metal
Maison Jansen Marble And Brass Topped Shelving, Early 20th Century
By Maison Jansen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 20th century Maison Jansen marble topped shelf with lacquered wood foundation, designed with three side by side drawers above a single shelf case, completed on square and taper...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Shelving
Materials
Marble, Brass
Writing Desk with Red Leather Writing Board, a Drawer, and Shelving
Located in New York, NY
A writing desk with a drawer and shelving. On the surface is a red leather writing board. The foot
Category
Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Shelving
Materials
Brass
Two Tier Gateleg Folding Table / Shelving Table in Mahogany England, 1880
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Two Tier Gateleg Folding Table Restored England Mahogany Shelving Table
Features:
Two-storey
Category
19th Century Antique Shelving
Materials
Mahogany
H 27.96 in W 35.83 in D 25.01 in
English Regency Book Matched Mahogany Bookcase with Tiered Shelving, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Regency book matched mahogany bookcase with three tiered shelving, cross hatching, turned
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Shelving
Materials
Mahogany
H 61.25 in W 40 in D 16 in
1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 9'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920s late Victorian pigeon hole unit - storage - shelving unit (Model 9).
1920s late Victorian
Category
1920s British Antique Shelving
Materials
Pine
H 30.71 in W 40.56 in D 17.33 in
1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 46)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920’s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit – Storage – Shelving Unit (Model 46)
1920’s Late Victorian
Category
1920s English Antique Shelving
Materials
Pine
H 54.34 in W 40.95 in D 17.33 in
Large Carved Velvet Lined Walnut Display Case, with Internal Glass Shelving
Located in London, GB
A large carved walnut display case, velvet lined, with three glass shelves, and two internal lights, English, circa 1910.
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Shelving
Materials
Velvet, Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Center Shelving Unit, Wrought Iron, Metal, Brass and Glass - France
Located in Girona, ES
Center shelving unit, wrought iron and three metal plates with drypoint engraving in three levels
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Shelving
Materials
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
H 36.23 in W 37.01 in D 19.3 in
1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 32)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920’s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit – Storage – Shelving Unit (Model 32)
1920’s Late Victorian
Category
1920s English Antique Shelving
Materials
Pine
H 32.68 in W 77.17 in D 18.9 in
1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 30)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920’s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit – Storage – Shelving Unit (Model 30)
1920’s Late Victorian
Category
1920s English Antique Shelving
Materials
Pine
H 31.89 in W 39.38 in D 18.9 in
1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 33'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920’s Late Victorian pigeon hole unit – storage – shelving unit (Model 33).
1920’s Late Victorian
Category
1920s English Antique Shelving
Materials
Pine
H 44.89 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
American Walnut Hinged Armoire with Arched Doors and Interior Shelving. C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
acanthus carved bulbous columns, interior removable shelving, and resting on the original graduated bun
Category
1810s American American Empire Antique Shelving
Materials
Steel
H 88.25 in W 54 in D 20.5 in
1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 23'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920’s Late Victorian pigeon hole unit – storage – shelving unit (Model 23)
1920’s Late
Category
1920s British Antique Shelving
Materials
Pine
H 52.37 in W 40.16 in D 17.72 in
Italian, Parma, Neoclassic Shaped Fruitwood Armadio, 1st quarter 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
central paneled doors opening to reveal interior drawers, shelving, and a hanging rod, the sides with
Category
1810s Antique Shelving
Materials
Fruitwood
H 96.5 in W 111.25 in D 25.5 in
Italian, Tuscany, Neoclassical Period Walnut 2-Piece Bookcase Cabinet 2ndq 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
metal screen decorated with rosettes, the doors opening to reveal shelving, the lower section having a
Category
1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Shelving
Materials
Walnut
H 87.5 in W 66.25 in D 20.25 in
Antique Pair of Mahogany Inlaid, Pierced & Carved Corner Curio Cabinet c1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
and Vine Graduated Display shelving, c1870
Measures - 73"H x 31.25"W x 18.5"D
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Shelving
Materials
Mahogany
H 73 in W 31.25 in D 18.5 in
Large 1800s Herbal Pharmacy Cabinet
Located in Cesena, FC
Large late 19th-century (c. 1870s) apothecary cabinet with adjustable open shelving at the top and
Category
Late 19th Century Luxembourgish Antique Shelving
Materials
Walnut, Fir
Large 19th Century Free Standing Louis XV Style Display Shelf
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Impressive free standing display shelving. Louis XV style with cabriole leg.
Oak, Pegged
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Shelving
Materials
Oak
French Empire Period Antique Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
dovetailed drawers. There are also two doors that open to interior shelving.
Category
1820s French Empire Antique Shelving
Materials
Brass
Antique French Pine Enfilade
Located in Port Chester, NY
shelving is non-adjustable.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Shelving
Materials
Pine
Two Door Mustard Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
has shelving with ample storage. Wear throughout is consistent with age and use.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Shelving
Materials
Metal
Workshop Desk, England circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1900
Pine workshop desk with original period paint. Two doors with interior shelving
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Shelving
Materials
Pine
French Antique Louis XVI Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
museum quality. This case piece has four doors that open to interior shelving and four dovetailed drawers
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Antique Shelving
Materials
Brass
18th Century Narrow Storage Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
black two drawer cupboard features shelving inside for versatile storage options. The timeworn, original
Category
18th Century Antique Shelving
Materials
Wood
Twenties Heals Limed Oak Bookcase
By Heal's
Located in Petworth, GB
with 12 shelving spaces
Raised on a stepped plinth
Circa 1920
Heals
Height 114cm Width 114cm
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Shelving
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Australian Walnut Cabinet on Tapered Legs
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
to reveal interior shelving and a lower pull out drawer. Australian walnut veneered with ebonised and
Category
1920s English Antique Shelving
Materials
Walnut
French Kingwood 19th Century Display Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
featuring gilded ormolu accent mounts, shaped glass front panels and glass shelving , lined floral fabric
Category
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Shelving
Materials
Wood
Antique English Bamboo Shelves
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English shelving unit made of bamboo and maple.
Measurements:
Height: 50"
Width: 20
Category
1920s Antique Shelving
Materials
Bamboo
Ebonized Antique Louis XVI Secretary
Located in Austin, TX
and key that open to interior shelving. The drop front is lined with an original burgundy gilt
Category
1910s French Louis XVI Antique Shelving
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Late-19th Century Carved Oak Bow Front Hunt Corner Cabinet
Located in Evergreen, CO
, this handsome corner cabinet showcases bow front construction in both its open shelving at the top and
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Shelving
Materials
Oak
Original Antique Dutch Industrial Etagere in Iron and Slate
Located in Sheffield, MA
Make a statement with this hard to find, original antique industrial shelving from the archives of
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Industrial Antique Shelving
Materials
Slate, Iron
19th Century Colonial Walnut Hutch
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
pieces (an upper shelving piece and a lower cabinet). The above open setback shelving features four
Category
1850s American American Colonial Antique Shelving
Materials
Walnut
Italian Antique Painted Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
interior shelving and one dovetailed drawer. The locks are in working order with original keys. The case
Category
1920s Italian Antique Shelving
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Country Farmhouse Hutch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
vintage scalloped edges and stepback shelving woodwork.
Offering an abundance of space to organize and
Category
Early 19th Century Country Antique Shelving
Materials
Wood
Italian Early 19th Century Credenza
Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed from walnut with 3 drawers over double doors, interior shelving raised on bracket feet. Wonderful
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Shelving
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Grand Scale Enfilade
Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed from painted pine with 4 doors and interior shelving. Great narrow depth. Wonderful finish and
Category
19th Century French Antique Shelving
Materials
Pine
Louis VX Oak Buffet du Corps
Located in Dallas, TX
doors, and interior shelving
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Shelving
Materials
Metal
Directoire Style French Antique Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
above three sets of doors that open to interior shelving. The case piece features brass hardware and
Category
Early 1800s French Directoire Antique Shelving
Materials
Brass
Demilune Louis XVI Style Grande Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
French polish for a lustrous effect. There are five doors that open to interior shelving and five
Category
1910s French Louis XVI Antique Shelving
Materials
Marble, Brass
Carved oak display cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
with floral scrolling detail and reeded decoration. The doors open to reveal further shelving. All
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Shelving
Materials
Oak
Italian, Emilia Romagna, Walnut and Inlaid Secretary Cabinet, 2nd half 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
down bar front (a later addition) and glass shelving, the lower section with a drop front opening to
Category
1880s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Shelving
Materials
Walnut
H 87 in W 45 in D 22.5 in
Early 20th-C. Moroccan Heavily Carved Fruitwood Bookcase / Etagere / Shelf
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early heavily carved Moroccan etagere / shelving unit. The pierced swags and turned
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Shelving
Materials
Fruitwood
H 73 in W 40 in D 11.75 in
Grand Antique French Neoclassical Open Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
shelving of the upper tier, with each shelf fully adjustable, thanks to notch brackets in the corners. The
Category
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Shelving
Materials
Oak
Chinese Mid 19th Century Étagère Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
on drawers and doors.
Featuring three tiers of shelving over two drawers and lower cupboard for
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shelving
Materials
Metal
Museum-Quality Louis XIII Burgundian Diamond-Point Wardrobe -1X02
Located in Bordeaux, FR
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Retains its original shelving for added authenticity.
Stands on miche feet beneath a low cornice.
Circa
Category
Early 1700s Antique Shelving
Materials
Wood
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H 102.37 in W 79.53 in D 31.5 in
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Antique Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique shelving available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and softwood, every item from our selection of antique shelving was constructed with great care. 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 20th Century. Each choice in our collection of antique shelving bearing Industrial, Victorian or Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of antique shelving that is appealing in its simplicity, but Théodore Scherf, Paul Evans and G Plan Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Shelving?
A piece of antique shelving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,400, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $37,517.
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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