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Pair of Retro, 1960s French Shelving Units
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
One-of-a-kind pair of custom-made shelvings units, with a hooded metal top, and glass shelves
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Sheet Metal

Pair of Retro, 1960s French Shelving Units
Pair of Retro, 1960s French Shelving Units
H 67.72 in W 25.2 in D 21.26 in
Industrial Rustic Distressed Metal Shelving Bookcase or Display Unit
Located in Topeka, KS
adequate space for storage, art, books, or anything you wish to display. This incredible shelving unit
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Metal

Gorgeous Mid-Century Oak, Cane & Chrome Wall Unit Featuring Adjustable Shelving
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous mid-century oak, cane & chrome wall unit featuring adjustable shelving. Absolutely love
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

Materials

Chrome

Cerused Oak Modular Wall Unit Shelving or Room Divider by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is mid-century modern marvel - a cerused oak modular standalone shelving unit, designed by
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Oak

Milo Baughman Style Large Chrome and Glass Floating Etagere Shelving Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, kitchen, or entryway. With 11 spacious shelves, this free-standing shelving wall unit provides ample space
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Mid-20th Century Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

Materials

Chrome

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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Metal

Pierre Chapo Mid-Century Elm Shelving Cabinet B10
By Pierre Chapo
Located in London, GB
A scarce bookcase shelving unit by legendary French designer Pierre Chapo. France, c1960s
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Elm

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Nickel

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
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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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
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Brass

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wall Unit in Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
-mounted shelving unit is designed by Osvaldo Borsani and is four sections large, with a width of 2.8
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

Materials

Steel

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wall Unit in Walnut
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wall Unit in Walnut
H 104.73 in W 110.24 in D 18.51 in
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Large 'Välipala' Wall Unit
By Mikko Nupponen, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1950s This sizeable and modern wall unit is designed by the Finnish designer Carl Gustaf Hiort. It is
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Wood

Rare "Kovacs" Modular Shelving, Designed by Jorge Zalszupin, 60's, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Definitely a statement piece, this fantastic “Kovacs” modular shelving was designed in the ’60s by
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Wood

Vintage Peter Marino Custom Rosewood and Bronze Wall Unit
Located in west palm beach, FL
Palm Beach client. Chic Rosewood cabinet with custom bronze hardware. Interior light ash shelving
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Late 20th Century North American Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

Materials

Bronze

Danish Teak Wall Unit by Erik Brouer for Brouer Mobelfabrik
By Erik Brouer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful teak wall unit designed by Erik Brouer for Brouer Mobelfabrik (Denmark). Rich, warm
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

Tall American Mahogany Thomasville Display Cabinet Unit of Regency Manner
By Thomasville
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An impressive American Thomasville display cabinet in the Regency style. A narrow tall unit with
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Late 20th Century British Regency Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Hardwood, Softwood

Combi Center, Joe Colombo's storage unit for Bernini 1963/1997.
By Joe Colombo
Located in Misinto, IT
designed as a modular storage unit for optimizing space within living interiors, a key goal of Joe
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Aluminum

Restored Rattan Seven-Tier Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit with Cabinet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage seven-level rattan shelf room divider wall with mahogany shelving. The unit features a
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1950s Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Rattan

Mid Century Modern Excllusive Wall Unit by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
shelved cabinets under three tier glass shelving incorporating a center display cabinet with glazed doors
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit Room Divider by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner Use alone or add to your wall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Teak

Mid Century G Plan Oak Brandon Corner Storage Unit And Shelves, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture, Ebenezer Gomme
Located in London, GB
writing desk with internal shelves. Throupled with the pair of pyramid shelving units, the set provides
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Oak

Vintage Rattan Shelf Display Unit with Built in Planter Room Divider Circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage rattan shelving unit with a built in planter. Herringbone decoration on this very versable
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Rattan, Formica, Plywood

Set of 3 Smoked Mirror Chrome Cabinets by Guido Faleschini for Mariani and Pace
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
sets of glass shelving, and adjustable hanger hooks. The shorter middle unit has a mirrored table top
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Mid-20th Century Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Chrome

Guillerme et Chambron Oak Mid-Century French Cabinet
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A substantial multi use oak cabinet and shelving unit by esteemed French designers Guillerme et
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Oak

Decorative Faux Bookcase Cabinet in 2 Parts, Assembled from Antique Elements
Located in Miami, FL
are flanked by flat fluted pilasters. Unit sits on bracket feet, lower doors have raised panels
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Late 20th Century English Georgian Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Mahogany

Ralph Lauren Noble Estate Georgian Mahogany Bunching China Cabinet Breakfront
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Dayton, OH
mahogany with two outer cabinets that break forward from the central unit adding depth and dimension
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Late 20th Century Georgian Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Glass, Mahogany

Vintage scandinavian oak cabinet
Located in Brescia, IT
which is a shelving unit. Thanks to its small size and modern shapes, it fits in different rooms of the
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Oak

Vintage scandinavian oak cabinet
Vintage scandinavian oak cabinet
H 26.78 in W 39.77 in D 20.48 in
Rustic Art Populaire Sideboard, France, Mid-20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Monoxylite; Rustic; Solid Wood; Sidboard; Cabinet; Shelving Unit; Wabi Sabi; Art Populaire; Travail
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Wood

Vintage Italian Etagere Display Cabinet by Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in London, GB
made especially for this, they are in immaculate condition. We have a matching lower shelving unit and
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Brass

Vintage Italian Etagere Display Cabinet by Zevi
Vintage Italian Etagere Display Cabinet by Zevi
H 79.53 in W 29.93 in D 14.97 in
Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase or Room Divider by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is a genuine, mid-century modern marvel - a cerused oak modular standalone shelving unit
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Oak

File Rack by Pierre Jeanneret, Low Cupboard, D.I.H. 074, Chandigarh, 1957-58
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
; 1958; 1950s; India; Cabinet; Shelving Unit; Mid-Century Modern; Bookshelf; Sideboard; Room Divider
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Wood

File Rack by Pierre Jeanneret, Low Cupboard, PJ-050202, Chandigarh, 1957-58
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
; India; Cabinet; Shelving Unit; Mid-Century Modern; Bookshelf; Sideboard; Room Divider; This double
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Wood

Pair of Corner Polished Stainless Steel Etegeres
Located in North York, ON
These modern shelving units are simple in design but luxuriously detailed, the contrast of the
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1960s American Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Stainless Steel

Brian Palmer for Baker Bird's-Eye Maple Modular Cabinet
By Brian Palmer for Baker, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
various configurations, would make for an uncommon media shelving unit. When put together these pieces
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1970s American Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Birdseye Maple, Birch, Maple

Davis Allen For GF Oak Credenza with Stainless legs and Trim
By Davis Allen
Located in Pasadena, TX
matching credenzas, desks and shelving units.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

Materials

Oak

First Generation ESU Cabinet model 220C by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
A rather iconic design from Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, Eames Shelving Units or ESU
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Steel

Mid-Century China Cabinet Hutch Credenza Brass Pulls
Located in Baltimore, MD
door opens to reveal a beautiful interior with fixed wooden display shelving, and plate grooves for
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Brass

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Blown Murano Art Glass Bowl Ashtray
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Miami, FL
the Bedroom, Shelving Unit or Living Room Side Tables.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Red Orange Metallic Black Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Fratelli Toso, Ermanno Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
piece on any credenza, console table or shelving unit. Mid-century era. Collectors item! Measures: 17
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Glass

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
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brass Etagere Painted White
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass etagere shelving fixture painted white. Tall and sturdy this shelving unit
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Brass

1980s Red Memphis Design Period Etagere #1 Sottsass style Clear Glass Postmodern
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
. One of the shelves has a small chip. This fun shelving unit would brighten up any interior –– be it
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Metal

A Tall Spanish Open Shelf Rack Storage Display Piece, Vintage Artisan Created
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish artisan created tall open shelving unit from the mid-20th century. This vintage rack from
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Metal

Mid Century Mahogany Display Cabinet Bookshelf, Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
A mahogany display cabinet or bookshelf. Fully fronted glass sliding doors and wood shelves. Original label on the back made in London.
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Glass, Mahogany

Shelving Unit from Factory Paint Box, Wall mounted Cupboard, Cabinet, Shelves
Located in Madison, WI
Storage cabinet, shelving unit made from factory paint box, 1960s. Built-in shelves of reclaimed
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb Calvin Group Irwin Collection, Shelving Storage Cabinet, circa 1960
By Paul McCobb
Located in Madison, WI
Paul McCobb for Calvin Group Irwin collection. Shelving unit, storage cabinet, breakfront, wall
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

Materials

Brass

Multi Storage Functional Italian Shelving System Room Divider with Art Work
By Franco Albini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning modular and multi functional free standing lacquered metal with copper feet shelving unit
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

Materials

Metal, Brass

Kipp Stewart for Glenn of California Hutch
By Kipp Stewart, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California in the mid-1950's. Initially marketed as a door-height "Armoire" the unit is made of gunstock
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1950s American Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

"Cees Braakman and Pastoe" Style Wall Unit or Shelving System, 1970s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
piece of furniture. The wall unit is made of teak veneer and is in good condition for its age. The
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Teak

Ladderax Shelving Unit
By Robert Heal, Staples & Co. Ltd
Located in London, GB
A large teak veneer component system with slatted teak uprights, writing desk and glass display cabinet.
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

Materials

Teak

Ladderax Shelving Unit
Ladderax Shelving Unit
H 79.14 in W 62.21 in D 14.97 in
1970s LUCITE & CHROME SHELVING UNIT
Located in Essex, MA
Stylish lucite and chrome shelving unit, the curved rectangular lucite shelves supported by chrome
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1970s American Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Chrome

1970s LUCITE & CHROME SHELVING UNIT
1970s LUCITE & CHROME SHELVING UNIT
H 28.5 in W 46.5 in D 16 in
Vintage Danish Modern Modular Shelving Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a beautiful teak shelving and cabinet unit made in Denmark. Drop down desk, two door
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1960s Danish Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Teak, Glass

Pierre Chapo Attributed Shelving Unit, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Chapo; Attributed; Shelving Unit; 1960s; 1960s Design; France; French Design; Wood; Leather
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Leather, Wood

Paul McCobb 2 Part Hutch/Shelving Unit
By Paul McCobb
Located in Asheville, NC
14.25" x 76.5"H (Knobs add an extra 1" to the depth) Top Unit: 9" x 48" Bottom Unit: 14.25" x 28.25"H
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb 2 Part Hutch/Shelving Unit
Paul McCobb 2 Part Hutch/Shelving Unit
H 76.5 in W 40 in D 15.25 in
Minimal Shelving / Display Unit Dating from the, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimal shelving / display unit dating from the 1960s. This freestanding cabinet has four glass
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

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Steel

Industrial Chic French Bakers Rack Shelving Unit
Located in Hopewell, NJ
casters. Multi purpose storage for a kitchen, dining serving room or loft. Also a fabulous shop display
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1950s French Industrial Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius Wall Mounted "Royal" Shelving Unit with Cabinet
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Poul Cadovius designed, wall mounted shelving unit from the famed and ground breaking
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

Materials

Formica, Teak

Mahogany Faux Bamboo Library Bookcase Étagère Shelving Unit Cabinet
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant Mahogany faux bamboo bookcase or étagère with graduated depth for optimum storage. Seven Seas Hooker vintage piece, circa 1970s-1980s. Sturdy construction. Features two larg...
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1980s American Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

Materials

Mahogany

1960’s Danish Vintage Royal Shelving Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in London, GB
A stunning and top quality vintage Danish Royal shelving unit. This was designed by Poul Cadovius
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit

Materials

Wood

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Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal retro kitchen shelving unit for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every retro kitchen shelving unit was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer retro kitchen shelving unit, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each retro kitchen shelving unit bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or industrial hallmarks is very popular. Poul Cadovius, Cado and Mastercraft each produced at least one beautiful retro kitchen shelving unit that is worth considering.

How Much is a Retro Kitchen Shelving Unit?

Prices for a retro kitchen shelving unit start at $398 and top out at $80,000 with the average selling for $3,072.

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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