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1970s Pair of Spanish Methacrylate Plexiglass Obelisk Shaped Book Shelves
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s pair of Spanish methacrylate plexiglass obelisk shaped book shelves. Square bases in smoked
Category

Mid-20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Acrylic

Palm Regency Corner Bamboo Rattan Wicker Étagère Book Shelves Mid-Century Modern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bamboo rattan wicker étagère corner shelves. These tall sturdy Palm
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Victorian Pine Open Book Case, Wall Shelves This is an excellent quality piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Pine Open Book Case, Wall Shelves This is an excellent quality piece, The book case is
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Shelves

Materials

Pine

Oak Wall Hanging Book Shelf This charming little shelf unit, has 2 shelves
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oak Wall Hanging Book Shelf This charming little shelf unit, has 2 shelves with a scaloped apron
Category

Vintage 1930s Arts and Crafts Shelves

Materials

Oak

Rare Set of Anglo-Japanese Ebonised Hanging Book Shelves by E W Godwin
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
-Japanese ebonized hanging bookshelves with an extending lower shelf and a two-door hanging book cupboard
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Anglo-Japanese Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Chrome & Glass Half Moon Art Deco Styled Ladder Back Book Shelves
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Mid-Century Modern era chrome and glass half moon shelves bear no maker's signature
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Peristylo 3 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Peristylo 3 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: D 40 x W 92 x H 176 cm. Materials: Solid ash
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Ash

Peristylo 3 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Peristylo 3 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
H 69.3 in W 36.23 in D 15.75 in
Peristylo 2 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Peristylo 3 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: D 40 x W 92 x H 141 cm. Materials: Solid ash
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Ash

Peristylo 2 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Peristylo 2 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
H 55.52 in W 36.23 in D 15.75 in
Peristylo 4 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Peristylo 4 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: D 40 x W 92 x H 211 cm. Materials: Solid ash
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Ash

Peristylo 4 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Peristylo 4 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
H 83.08 in W 36.23 in D 15.75 in
English Pine Book Shelf
Located in Wilson, NC
This pine book shelf has a heavy shaped molding supporting the top and has reeded front shaped
Category

Antique 1870s English Shelves

Materials

Brass

English Pine Book Shelf
English Pine Book Shelf
H 51 in W 28 in D 11.5 in
Danish Oak Desk Office Organizer with Shelves
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in New York, NY
-20th century, Denmark. Three (3) horizontal and three (3) vertical storage shelves and spaces. Marked
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Restored Rattan & Bamboo 3 Tiered Wall Shelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan and bamboo tikki hut bar shelves with 3-tiered glass. Perfect for displaying your
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Mid Century Book Case & Display
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Mid Century Book Case & Display epitomizes a captivating fusion of industrial pragmatism and
Category

Early 2000s Shelves

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Book Case & Display
Mid Century Book Case & Display
H 42 in W 25.5 in D 9 in
Vintage bookshelf with Carrara Marble shelves, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
book shelf with Carrara marble shelves and black iron structure. The item is in perfect conditions as
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Iron

Set of 3 Peristylo Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Peristylo Shelves by Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: 4 Shelves: D 40 x W 92 x H 211 cm. 3
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Ash

Set of 3 Peristylo Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Set of 3 Peristylo Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
H 83.08 in W 36.23 in D 15.75 in
Peristylo 4 Shelves with Baseboard by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Peristylo 4 Shelves With Baseboard by Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: D 40 x W 92 x H 218 cm
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Ash

Mid Century Book Cases & Display - Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Mid Century Book Cases & Display - Pair represents a captivating blend of practicality and
Category

Early 2000s Shelves

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Book Cases & Display - Pair
Mid Century Book Cases & Display - Pair
H 48.5 in W 31.25 in D 8.5 in
Wave Shelf, Walnut Book Shelf
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Limited release, one of one. This is the only one in existence. Handcrafted using all solid black walnut and hand finished. Solid black walnut Our tenna oil finish is resistan...
Category

2010s Chinese Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Wave Shelf, Walnut Book Shelf
Wave Shelf, Walnut Book Shelf
H 36 in W 32 in D 14 in
Rustic Pine Wall Hanging Book Shelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rustic Pine Wall Hanging Book Shelf This charming little shelf unit, has 3 waterfall shelves
Category

Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Shelves

Materials

Pine

William IV Mahogany Three Tier Etagere Shelves On Castors
Located in Stamford, CT
hand carved details. This piece makes a wonderful and unique book shelf or shelves to display pottery
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Free Standing Biedermeier Book Shelf
Located in New York, NY
A fine free standing Biedermeier shelf. Cherrywood with carved details.   
Category

Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Shelves

Materials

Cherry

Free Standing Biedermeier Book Shelf
Free Standing Biedermeier Book Shelf
H 50 in W 48.25 in D 8.75 in
Handsome 3 Tier Hanging or Free Standing Etagere Shelves
By Global Views
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome 3 tier book shelf or etagere that is freestanding or can be wall hung, having mahogany
Category

1990s American Shelves

Materials

Iron

Modern Italian Glass Shelves for Bookcase from Bontempi Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
modular shelves and storages to allow the highest customization. The Bontempi Collection is 100% Made in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Shelves

Materials

Metal

Set of 2, Libra Shelves 120 by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Libra Shelves 120 by Colé Italia with Martinelli/Venezia Dimensions: H.42 D.20 W.124 cm
Category

2010s Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Set of 2, Libra Shelves 120 by Colé Italia
Set of 2, Libra Shelves 120 by Colé Italia
H 16.54 in W 48.82 in D 7.88 in
Set of 2, Libra Shelves 60 by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Libra shelves 60 by Colé Italia with Martinelli/Venezia Dimensions: H.42 D.20 W.55 cm
Category

2010s Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Set of 2, Libra Shelves 60 by Colé Italia
Set of 2, Libra Shelves 60 by Colé Italia
H 16.54 in W 21.66 in D 7.88 in
Swedish Modern, Multifunctional Shelves in Solid Pine, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
storage areas, these wooden shelves were placed on iron holders built into the house walls. During the
Category

Antique 1870s Swedish Brutalist Shelves

Materials

Pine

Set of 2, Libra Shelves 60 & 120 by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, libra shelves 60 & 120 by Colé Italia with Martinelli/Venezia Dimensions: H.42 D.20 W.55
Category

2010s Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Louise Nevelson Style Wall Sculpture Book Shelf
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Bookshelf, in the manner of Louise Nevelson, unsigned, American, circa 1960s. This wall mounted shelf has space to store books or display items, and has a lighted area tha...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Restored Rattan Mid-Century Circular Rattan Wall Shelf W/ Glass Shelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circular restored seven-strand rattan wall shelves holding two glass shelves. This stylish round
Category

Mid-20th Century Shelves

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Carved Oak book rack by Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson
By Robert (Mouseman) Thompson
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Stunning vintage oak book rack by Robert Thompson (also known as mouseman) from the 1960's. A
Category

Vintage 1960s English Shelves

Materials

Oak

Large Art Deco Bakelite Book Trough by EBCO
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A fabulous 1930s Bakelite book trough by EBCO bookcase company, Made entirely of Bakelite, this
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Bauhaus Vintage Chromed Metal Glass Shelves Flower Stand 1930s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Bauhaus vintage flower stand or book stand or room divider or shelves from chromed metal
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Metal

19thc Original Blue Painted Bucket Bench / Book Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc bucket bench came from a farmhouse in Pennsylvania. It is all original blue painted worn and aged surface. It could also be used as a bookshelf or shelf unit in your count...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Shelves

Materials

Wood

Circle-shaped book shelf/room divider in tropical wood
Located in Oostende, BE
Circle-shaped book shelf in tropical wood. Can be used as room divider or simply to display books
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Post Modern Cubist Steel Rod Book Shelf, Circa 1990
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1990s post modern cubist steel rod book shelf featuring 3 wood rectangle cubes fixed to 4
Category

1990s American Shelves

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Book Case with a Drawer at the Bottom
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Book Case with a Drawer at the Bottom This charming little shelf unit has a gallery to
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Antique Desktop Rotary Bookcase, English Walnut, Revolving Book Shelf, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desktop rotary bookcase. An English, walnut revolving book shelf with Aesthetic
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Book Stand C1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Book Stand with Cutout Handles and Pressed Cane
Category

Early 20th Century American Mission Shelves

Materials

Oak, Cane

George Nelson CSS Book Shelve System Circa 1960s for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
, thanks to its modular units, including shelves, drawers, and desk units. This innovative storage system
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Industrial 5 Tier Shelf with Grid Shelves for Books or Usage as Seedling Planter
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Stunning and rare, heavy and solid industrial 5 tier multi shelf with fixed grid shelves, nicely
Category

Vintage 1960s American Industrial Shelves

Materials

Iron

Ilmari Lappalainen, 'Leo' Book Shelf / Wall Shelf for Asko, 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Ilmari Lappalainen, a mid-20th century 'Leo' Book shelf/wall shelf for Asko. Stained and
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch

1950's stitched leather book case or shelve by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice Stitched leather book shelves by Jacques Adnet Great condition France
Category

Vintage 1950s European Shelves

Materials

Brass

Pierre Chapo Special Black Edition Wall-Mounted Book Shelve B17
By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Special black edition of B17 wall-mounted book shelve designed by Pierre Chapo, circa 1970 in
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Pierre Chapo Special Black Edition Wall-Mounted Book Shelve B17
Pierre Chapo Special Black Edition Wall-Mounted Book Shelve B17
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H 72.05 in W 72.05 in D 13.78 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School Wicker & Oak Book Stand, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts book stand in the manner of Stickley offers oak and wicker construction
Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Shelves

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Rare Freestanding Black Metal with Primair Colors Desk Folding Book System
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very typical rare eighties Italian designed book shelf with five shelves which one shelve can also
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

20th Century French Bamboo Book Shelving - Vintage Wall Rack, Unit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern French shelving made of handcrafted bamboo, in good condition. The freestanding wall rack, unit is composed with three large, small levels. T...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Century Chrome, Smoked Glass and Mirror Étagère/ Book case
Located in New York, NY
materials and austere geometric lines. Composed of smoked glass shelves, a mirrored bottom, and a glimmering
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson CSS Book Shelf Wall Unit with Desk Herman Miller Circa 1955
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
, thanks to its modular units that included shelves, drawers, and desk units. This innovative storage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

English 1820s Georgian Book Revolving Trolley on Casters with Suede Lining
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period mahogany tiered book revolving trolley on casters from the early 19th
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Shelves

Materials

Suede, Mahogany

19th Century Light-Brown French Walnut Library Ladder, Antique Book Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique French library ladder in a beautiful weathered condition and in good condition. It can be used as a practical piece for your antique library or simply for deco...
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary Walnut and Lacquer Étagère / Book Shelf By Alex P White
By Alex P. White
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The bleached walnut and lacquer étagère is substantial enough to be a freestanding room divider for your favorite collection or try it on a feature wall in a library or bedroom for s...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Lacquer, Walnut

Mid-Century Chrome & Smoked Glass & Mirror Étagère/ Book Case by DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in New York, NY
This is a first rate example of one of DIA's iconic designs. Constructed from lustrous chrome and smoked glass, the piece also features a mirrored bottom which echoes the highly refl...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Book Rack, Anglo Indian, Novel Rest, Bookshelf, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage book rack. An Anglo-Indian, mahogany novel rest, dating to the Art Deco period
Category

Mid-20th Century British Shelves

Materials

Wood

Pierre Chapo Mid-Century Modern Special Edition in Black B17 Book Shelve
By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Enhance your interior with the special black edition of the B17 wall-mounted bookshelf, designed by celebrated French designer Pierre Chapo circa 1970. This striking piece, manufactu...
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Room Divider Book Shelf Fold Out Top Finished Back
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Room Divider Book Shelf Fold Out and Top Finished Back Dimensions. 60 W
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Organic Carl Auböck Authentic Vintage Brass Walnut Wall Shelf Book Shelf, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic Modern authentic vintage wall shelf by Carl Auböck Mod. 124 from brass and walnut 1950s Vienna. An iconic authentic wall shelf or wall board Mod. 124 by Carl Auböck from wa...
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Vintage Modern Five Piece Wall Unit Bookshelf
Located in Trenton, NJ
collector, a book lover, or in need of extra office storage space, this set has you covered. And the best
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern Teak Bookshelves- a Pair
By Jesper International
Located in Trenton, NJ
feature adjustable shelves, allowing you to customize your display and storage needs. The vintage teak
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak, Wood

Vintage Brutalist Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Solid wood brutalist wall unit or book case in the style of Paul Evans. The wall unit is
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Shelves

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brutalist Wall Unit, 1960s
Vintage Brutalist Wall Unit, 1960s
H 82.68 in W 122.05 in D 14.18 in
Outstanding Early George Nelson C S S, , 4-Bay Wall System, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Miller..4 bAYS consisting of 10 Shelves,,1 tilting book holder....Drop Down Desk with drawers and cubbies
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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Storage Book Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of storage book shelves for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all storage book shelves available were constructed with great care. Find 140 antique and vintage storage book shelves at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Storage book shelves have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Storage book shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many storage book shelves are appealing in their simplicity, but Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt and Pierre Chapo produced popular storage book shelves that are worth a look.

How Much are Storage Book Shelves?

Prices for storage book shelves start at $80 and top out at $38,913 with the average selling for $2,351.

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 Storage Book Shelves
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Storage shelves need to be large enough to properly and safely hold items but not too large that items will get lost or hidden behind each other. In a garage 12” is a good depth for smaller items and 16” for larger items.

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