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Shelves For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Biedermeier Freestanding Tiered Display Shelf
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: unknown Additional Information: Open display case has three shelves. Provenance: Private Collection, Aventura, Florida. About the i...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Shelves

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Wood

Mid-Century Minimalist "Pilastro" Shelf by Tjerk Reijenga 1950s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Steel wire free standing storage rack 1950s Holland rare minimalism rack . Design by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shelves

Materials

Metallic Thread

Low Rosewood Bookcase by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish tall bookcase in beautiful rosewood veneer. Designed by Carlo Jensen and made by Hundevad & Co. This bookcase is in very good vintage cond...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Low Rosewood Bookcase by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish tall bookcase in beautiful rosewood veneer. Designed by Carlo Jensen and made by Hundevad & Co. This bookcase is in very good vintage cond...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shelves

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Rosewood

Grete Jalk Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Teak Bookcases, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design teak bookcases set designed by Grete Jalk and produced by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, movable vertical partition...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Shelves

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Teak

1970s Aluminum and Glass Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schweitzer for Pace Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning aluminum and glass Orba wall unit designed by Janet Schweitzer for the Pace Collection in 1974 with peak space age styling: innovative, sophi...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Shelves

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Aluminum

Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius with wine cabinet, 1960s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Shelving system in teak designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark. This " Royal System" wall unit has 10 bookshelves. It has a cabinet with 2 sliding door (with behind a glass shel...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Wall shelf in birch by Alvar Aalto, Artek Hedemora, Sweden 1946-1956
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wall shelf designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Svenska Artek in Hedemora, Sweden. Made between 1946-1956. Mad from solid and laminated birch throughout. Beautiful honey toned color ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Shelves

Materials

Birch

Large Danish modular teak shelf by Poul Cadovius 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelf/library composed of (each element measures 80 cm wide): - 3 shelves 22 cm deep - 1 shelf 30 cm deep - 2 shelves 38 cm deep - A storage/bar module with 1 hinged doo...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Etagere by John Mascheroni
Located in Wilton, CT
Simple and elegant 1960’s display shelf in a chunky tubular chrome frame. Designed by John Mascheroni, this stunning etagere has five glass shelves, including top and bottom. There a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shelves

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Chrome

1920's Edwardian Oak Corner Shelf
Located in Houston, TX
A 1920s Edwardian Oak Corner Shelf is a distinctive piece of furniture that embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of the Edwardian era. This particular shelf is crafted from oak, a...
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1920s British Edwardian Vintage Shelves

Materials

Wood, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Free Standing Shelving Units by Kurt Østervig, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Three stunning Mid-Century Modern free standing shelving units. Design by Kurt Østervig for KP Mobler Furniture Company. Striking Danish ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shelves

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Brass

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno White Wall Unit
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, wall-mounted wall unit, metal, white laminated wood, Italy, 1950s  This wall mounted shelving system was designed by Osvaldo Borsani. Its purpose was a co...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pair of Olive Burl Arched Etageres, USA, 1970's
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of matched olive burl arched etageres. Fixed shelf units rest on solid plinth bases. Decorative black turned risers elevate the case and allow the ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Burl

Bauhaus tubular steel shelf designed by Marcel Breuer
Located in PRAHA 4, CZ
Rediscover Bauhaus Mastery in Our Restored Marcel Breuer Shelf Delve into the rich heritage of Bauhaus design with our professionally restored 1934 Tubular Steel Shelf, an original piece by the influential Marcel Breuer, produced by Thonet. This shelf not only represents the Bauhaus ethos of functional minimalism but also stands as a beautifully restored piece of history. Key Features: Bauhaus Icon: Designed by Marcel Breuer, this shelf is an embodiment of the Bauhaus movement's focus on sleek, functional design. Professionally Restored: While maintaining its historical integrity, this piece has been expertly restored to its original splendor. Thonet Craftsmanship: Manufactured by Thonet, known for their exceptional quality and durability. Quality Materials: Constructed with chrome-plated tubular steel and stained block-board, combining robustness with aesthetic appeal. Original Model from 1934: As an authentic 1934 model, this shelf holds significant historical and collectible value. Ideal Size: With dimensions of 85cm in height, 84cm in width, and 34cm in depth, it is perfectly proportioned for various spaces. German Design and Restoration: A product of German ingenuity in both design and restoration. Why Our Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Shelf...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Shelves

Materials

Steel

Modernist Magazine Rack or Side Coffee Table in Metal, Wood and Glass, US 1950s
By Archie Kaplan
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist magazine rack or side coffee table in metal, wood and glass, US 1950s The design is in the manner of Archie Kaplan.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shelves

Materials

Metal

French Pair Bow-Front Painted Open Shelves, Approximately 3.5" Tall & Wide
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of painted bow-front wood display shelves from the mid 20th century. These vintage open display shelving units from France, each sta...
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Mid-20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Wood

André Groult French Art Deco Flower Stand, Rack or Shelf, France, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful elegant four-tier Art Deco étagère / flower bench / plant table from the 1920s. Designed by the French decorator and furniture designer André Groult (1884–1966). Made of ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Shelves

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Wood

Arthur Umanoff Iron Obelisk Pyramid-Form Freestanding Shelving Unit/Etagere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarcely seen sculptural wrought iron shelving unit designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard. Unique, graceful pyramid/obelisk-form with...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Danish Design Rosewood Bookcase made by Nexo, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish tall bookcase in beautiful rosewood veneer. Made by Nexo. This bookcase is in very good vintage condition and has a total of 6 height-adju...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Brutalist Étagère by Adrian Pearsall c. 1960
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Adrian Pearsall, this “Brutalist” shelving unit is a strikingly sculptural piece! Produced by Craft Associated, circa 1960's. Payin...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Shelves

Materials

Glass, Resin, Wood

French Pâtisserie Boulangerie Bakery or Bistro Display by Siégel et Hommey Paris
Located in Chicago, IL
French Pâtisserie Boulangerie (Bakery) or Possibly a French Bistro Brass Shelf Retail Display. Our Old Plank Restoration Department just finished a thorough restoration of our polished brass 3-shelf display stand with custom fabricated solid walnut shelves. The inlay on the walnut shelves has also been crafted from solid brass and the shelves are easily adjustable. The Brass vertical tubing was made from heavy solid brass, while most of the Bistro, or Bakery shelving display stands we have imported were hollow brass tubes. This is just an indicator of the high-quality of the manufacturing process which was probably from the 1920’s and made by Siégel et Hommey, vitrines étalages, 13, Rue de la Chine, Paris. There are many company’s manufacturing copies of these popular French decorative brass display shelves...
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1920s French Country Vintage Shelves

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Wall Shelf, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall shelf or cabinet designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Currently missing wall mounting brackets. Will require professional installation.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Shelves

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Modern "Lb7" Bookcase by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Lb7" Bookcase by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s Height is adjustable
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shelves

Materials

Wood

Pierre Chapo, "B17 LONGUE" Bookshelf, circa 1967
Located in New York, NY
"B17 Longue" bookshelf by Pierre Chapo, circa 1967, in elmwood. Beautiful example of the timeless design mastery of Pierre Chapo (1927 - 1986). In 1967, Pierre Chapo presented new creations at the Salon des Arts Ménagers, exhibiting the B17 bookshelf for the first time. The B 17 is fixed to the wall, freeing up considerable floor space. The bookshelf, whose presence surprises by its discretion and elegance, comes in several versions of differing lengths and heights. The harmony of the lines between the uprights and the shelves (in 50 mm sections) is accentuated by the originality of the support system. Supports, as their name implies, normally prop up the shelves of a piece of furniture or else the jutting parts of buildings. Pierre Chapo decided not to take this universal law into account and modeled a support that fits into the upright, which means the shelf can be solidly fixed under its support. In a balance between gravity and the forces at play, the more weight goes on the shelf, the better its components slot into the upright. Literature: Magen H...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shelves

Materials

Elm

Mid-Century Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful mid-century triangular corner bookshelf made in bamboo, rattan and wicker. This lovely French Riviera style bookshelf was produced in Italy during the 1970s. This charmin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker

C.1950S French Modernist Cabinet/Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
A French modernist corner cabinet/shelving unit with four adjustable shelves. The cabinet is oak veneered while the shelves are solid.
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1950s French Vintage Shelves

Materials

Metal

Chinoiserie Wood Wall Shelf Bracket for Vase Decorative Object Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, detailed, wood wall shelf bracket, Chinoiserie design style, circa mid-20th century. Shelf, in a nicely finished rich brown wood, ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Shelves

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Rotating Bookcase by Terquem, Paris
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French bibliotheque tournante, or revolving bookcase made by Terquem, Paris. Made of solid mahogany with brass inlay trim, this bookcase has t...
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Shelves

Materials

Brass

Swedish Midcentury Bookshelf by Edmond Spence
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Swedish-made blonde Mid-Century Modern bookshelf pair with three floating shelves each designed by Edmond Spence for Walpole. Attractive joinery and a v...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shelves

Materials

Wood

Antique Parisian Polished Brass Thick Glass Display Shelf for Liquor or Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
French Parisian Bar or Bistro Liquor Bottle Display Shelf Unit, or could have been used to hold glasses, either way, these are extremely difficult to find, especially those that have not been trashed. Seems like every time we purchase something interesting that was used in a commercial environment, they tend to be, shall we say well worn. Fortunately, our French Brass and Glass Shelf Display survived the test of time and after being sent out for straightening and polishing the look is simply beautiful. Thick half-inch Glass Shelves (one small chip) help to finish off the Parisian Bistro Style that so many of us are looking for. We can just as easily image the Brass and Glass Shelf stand being used in a Country French Kitchen. Our Old Plank Restoration Department is just finishing an additional Solid Brass 3...
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1920s French Vintage Shelves

Materials

Brass

Elegant German minimalist Bauhaus tubular steel shelve with transparent glass
Located in PRAHA 4, CZ
Embrace Minimalism with our 1932 German Bauhaus Tubular Steel Shelf Step into the world of Bauhaus design with our Elegant German Minimalist Bauha...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Shelves

Materials

Steel

Carved Oak book rack 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 simple and beautiful rack with the characteristic carved mouse signature. Robert "Mous...
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1960s English Vintage Shelves

Materials

Oak

Bauhaus Chrome-Plated Tubular Steel Étagère / Flower Stand, 1930s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Chrome-plated tubular steel étagère made in the 1930s with glass shelves. Chrome plating is in original condition.
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1930s Bauhaus Vintage Shelves

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Danish Design Teak Chest with original glass doors , 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish Design: Bookcase Danish low bookcase in beautiful teak veneer. The vintage chest still has it's original sliding doors. This chest is in very good vintage condition only a sm...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shelves

Materials

Teak

Hendrik Wouda for Pander Art Deco Bookshelf in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hendrik Wouda for Pander & Zonen, bookshelf, oak, macassar ebony, brass, The Netherlands, circa 1925 This utterly well-balanced bookshelf is characterized by a rectangular shape, fe...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Shelves

Materials

Brass

Oak shelving by Alf Svensson, design 1960's
Located in PARIS, FR
Clean and at the same time authentic design of Scandinavian modernism. The finishes and grain of the wood give it an elegant aesthetic and easily harmonize with different types of de...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Nordiska Kompaniet Wall Shelves, Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Two Swedish Nordiska Kompaniet birch wood wall shelves, Circa 1940s, Adjustable shelves. Solid Birch shelves, adjustable, mounted to the wall with birch brackets with holes. Stamped....
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Shelves

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Birch

Midcentury Bamboo and Glass Etagère with Five Shelves and Geometric Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Midcentury bamboo and glass étagère with five shelves and geometric accents. Step into the world of Midcentury elegance with this bamboo and glass étagère, a piece that beautifully...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

Pair of shelves in oak RY21 by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of shelves model RY21 designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark by RY Møbler during the 1950s. Made from solid oiled oak. The back pieces have not been screwed through whi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Shelves

Materials

Oak

Pair of large shelves in oak RY21 by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of shelves model RY21 designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark by RY Møbler during the 1950s. Made from solid oiled oak. The back pieces have not been screwed through whi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Shelves

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Oak

Freestanding Michel Ducaroy Wall Unit in Acrylic and Aluminum for Roche Bobois
Located in Markington, GB
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy modular wall unit in acrylic and aluminum for Roche Bobois Freestanding Michel Ducaroy modular wall uni...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Wall Unit by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro with Die Cut Magazine Shelve
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Vintage industrial wall system / bookshelves, designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Holland 1960s. Very nice and complete wall unit with some rare pieces included, it contains 2 cabinet, a die cut magazine shelve, a grey/taupe lamp...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Set of nine shelves in oak, RY21 by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Set of nine shelves model RY21 designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark by RY Møbler during the 1950s. Made from solid oiled oak. The back pieces have not been screwed through...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Shelves

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Oak

Mid 20th Century Four Tier Stained Walnut Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Four Tier Stained Walnut Etagere. Measures 12" in width, 12" in depth and stands 48" tall. Shelves clearance is 12". Clean vintage
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Series 300 Bookshelf
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen design series 300 bookshelf for Soborg Mobler, Denmark. High quality construction and materials with simple yet sophisticated details. Newly refin...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Shelves

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Teak

Italian Designer, Wall Shelf, Burl Veneer, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable burl wood shelf or console designed and produced in Italy, 1930s.
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1930s Italian Vintage Shelves

Materials

Burl

Italian Designer, Wall Mounted Console, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan wall mounted console designed and produced by a Italian designer, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shelves

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Bamboo, Rattan

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 the back and a waterfall shape to the sides, it has 4 o...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th century French Parisienne boulangers bread rack
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century French Parisienne Boulangers bread rack circa 1900. Made from iron with various detailing such as twists and monkey tails. Decorated with brass turnings and finia...
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Välipala Modular Shelf Unit, HMN
Located in Helsinki, FI
Hiort af Ornäs designed this type shelf in the 1950s. It is called the `Välipala hylly` in Finnish, and it has become a classic a long time ago. Actually, it has been taken again int...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Shelves

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Birch, Teak

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Free-Standing Bookshelf Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shelves

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Wood, Rosewood

Art Deco Palladio Glass Front Storage Cabinet Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic and sophisticated storage cabinet designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller as part of the sought after Palladio series, c. 1940’s. The piece features a walnut case, with burl veneer picture frame molding that surrounds the gold and black marbleized mirrored...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Shelves

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Walnut, Burl

1950's Engineers Single Drawer Units - Twelve Drawers (1227)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Engineers Single Drawer Units – Twelve Drawers (1227) 1950’s Engineers Single Drawer Units – Twelve Drawers (1227). We recently cleared an engineering workshop in Northamptons...
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1950s English Vintage Shelves

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Pine

Restored Bauhaus Étagère, Gabon Veneer, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1940s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
This item features classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements of this style are neutral colors and occasional bright primary colors. Bauhaus designers avoided the fussy and pretentiou...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Shelves

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1940's Large Bank Of French Workshop Drawers - Twenty Four Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Large Bank Of French Workshop Drawers – Twenty Four Drawers 1940’s Large Bank Of French Workshop Drawers – Twenty Four Drawers. Massive set of workshop drawers from France. Tw...
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1940s French Vintage Shelves

Materials

Wood

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf by Muriel Coleman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shelves

Materials

Iron

English Mahogany Hanging Shelf
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany hanging shelf, the decorative feature of this shelf and what will make a statement on the wall is the reticulated open design o...
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1920s English Vintage Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Antique, New and Vintage Shelves

From valuable historical memorabilia to rare architectural models to priceless family photos, there’s no shortage of collectibles and curiosities worthy of adorning your home. Why not take the time to find the ideal antique, new or vintage shelves for your treasured trinkets?

For every space and object, there’s sure to be a wall-mounted or sturdy floor solution that matches your shelving needs on 1stDibs. And while shelves should technically stick out from your wall, they shouldn’t from the rest of your decor.

Because you can find shelves made with a wide variety of materials today, everything from teak to brass, your shelving can seamlessly support your existing color scheme and design style. An arrangement of shelves from floor to ceiling can turn your wall into a proud storage space for displaying artwork, decorative objects and books. Options abound with regard to shelving for the latter, as furniture designers know that literature creates an inviting atmosphere in any room, and one of the simplest ways to integrate books into an interior design is with the right shelves or bookcase.

Elegant shelving is a must for a happy home office or library, but a sharp shelving system can freshen up virtually any room in your home. Proudly display your vintage dinner plates and other tableware with open shelving in the kitchen or tuck away linens in big baskets on shelves in your bathroom if you’re navigating life without a proper linen closet.

On 1stDibs, find a wide range of shelves that includes everything from mid-century modern floating shelves to decorative Chinese shelves dating from the 18th century to contemporary statement-making structures that are as provocative as they are convenient.

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