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MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

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The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer. 

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Lips Vago Library Wall of Eight 'Congresso' Bookcases
Lips Vago Library Wall of Eight 'Congresso' Bookcases

Lips Vago Library Wall of Eight 'Congresso' Bookcases

Lips Vago Library Wall of Eight 'Congresso' Bookcases

By Lips Vago

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving units, lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. Very large library consisting of eight 'Congresso' units. Constructed from steel sheets, the 'Congresso' shelf ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Steel

Large Italian Modular Wall Unit in Walnut, Brass, Steel 1960s Width 311cm/122in
Large Italian Modular Wall Unit in Walnut, Brass, Steel 1960s Width 311cm/122in

Large Italian Modular Wall Unit in Walnut, Brass, Steel 1960s Width 311cm/122in

Large Italian Modular Wall Unit in Walnut, Brass, Steel 1960s Width 311cm/122in

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Modular wall unit/bookcase , steel, walnut wood, brass, Italy, circa 1960 A beautiful example of Italian mid-century design, this large modular wall unit combines the warmth of waln...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass, Steel

Italian Mid-Century Custom-Made Architectural Wall Unit in Mahogany
Italian Mid-Century Custom-Made Architectural Wall Unit in Mahogany

Italian Mid-Century Custom-Made Architectural Wall Unit in Mahogany

Italian Mid-Century Custom-Made Architectural Wall Unit in Mahogany

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wall unit, glass, mahogany, Italy, 1950s Exceptional Italian wall unit from the 1950s, crafted from richly grained mahogany wood with elegant glass details. Its architectural compos...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Glass, Mahogany

Early Pierre Chapo 'B17C' Bibliothèque in Solid Elm 284 cm / 111.81 in.
Early Pierre Chapo 'B17C' Bibliothèque in Solid Elm 284 cm / 111.81 in.

Early Pierre Chapo 'B17C' Bibliothèque in Solid Elm 284 cm / 111.81 in.

Early Pierre Chapo 'B17C' Bibliothèque in Solid Elm 284 cm / 111.81 in.

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Chapo, 'Bibliothèque' wall unit bookshelf, largest version, model 'B17C', solid elm, France, design circa 1967 This wall unit, known as model ‘B17’, is an early edition desig...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Elm

Vivai del Sud Italian Bookcase Etagere in Rattan and Red Laminate, 1970s
Vivai del Sud Italian Bookcase Etagere in Rattan and Red Laminate, 1970s

Vivai del Sud Italian Bookcase Etagere in Rattan and Red Laminate, 1970s

Vivai del Sud Italian Bookcase Etagere in Rattan and Red Laminate, 1970s

By Franca Helg, Vivai del Sud

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful and unique Mid-Century organic étagère or bookcase entirely handcrafted in a gorgeous combination of curved rattan, handwoven wicker and vibrant red laminate shelves. This ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wicker, Laminate

Richard Neutra Modular Shelving System - Victoria Möbel, Switzerland, 1960’s
Richard Neutra Modular Shelving System - Victoria Möbel, Switzerland, 1960’s

Richard Neutra Modular Shelving System - Victoria Möbel, Switzerland, 1960’s

Richard Neutra Modular Shelving System - Victoria Möbel, Switzerland, 1960’s

By Richard Neutra

Located in Bern, BE

1960’s RICHARD NEUTRA MODULAR SHELVING SYSTEM - VICTORIA MÖBEL (SWITZERLAND). 1960’s Victoria Möbel free standing telescopic shelving system. Designed by Austro-American architect R...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vittorio Introini for Proposals Pair of Modular Wall Bookcase in Metal
Vittorio Introini for Proposals Pair of Modular Wall Bookcase in Metal

Vittorio Introini for Proposals Pair of Modular Wall Bookcase in Metal

Vittorio Introini for Proposals Pair of Modular Wall Bookcase in Metal

By Vittorio Introini, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Vittorio Introini for Proposals, storage wall system, model 'P700', chrome-plated steel, stainless steel, smoked glass, Italy, 1969 An impressive open bookcase, both visually and st...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Large Versatile Italian Wall Unit in Teak
Large Versatile Italian Wall Unit in Teak

Large Versatile Italian Wall Unit in Teak

Large Versatile Italian Wall Unit in Teak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wall unit, teak, maple, lacquered wood, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s. This Mid-Century Italian wall unit seamlessly integrates form and function, captivating with its aesthetic allure...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass

Teak Wall Unit with 3 Shelves Danish Mid-Century Modern
Teak Wall Unit with 3 Shelves Danish Mid-Century Modern

Teak Wall Unit with 3 Shelves Danish Mid-Century Modern

Teak Wall Unit with 3 Shelves Danish Mid-Century Modern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This modular wall unit combines clean Scandinavian lines with versatile open display space. Crafted with rich grain panels, it offers an elegant solution for organizing books and dec...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Carlo Scarpa for Bernini '795' Library in Metal and Walnut
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini '795' Library in Metal and Walnut

Carlo Scarpa for Bernini '795' Library in Metal and Walnut

Carlo Scarpa for Bernini '795' Library in Metal and Walnut

By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, library or wall unit, model '795', walnut, metal, Italy, design 1935, edition made in 1980s Stunning library designed by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini. This wal...

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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Italian Three-Section Teak Shelving System
Mid-Century Italian Three-Section Teak Shelving System

Mid-Century Italian Three-Section Teak Shelving System

Mid-Century Italian Three-Section Teak Shelving System

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three-section freestanding teak shelving system features four round-section vertical uprights connected by open shelves across all bays, with distinctive circular disc brackets at ea...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Large Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany
Large Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany

Large Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany

Large Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany

By Feal

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Feal (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Lega), model ‘S2’ wall unit, mahogany, anodized aluminum, Italy, 1950s Both aesthetics and functionality comes into play in this streamlined b...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

William Watting for Fristho Two-Bay Teak Modular Wall Unit
William Watting for Fristho Two-Bay Teak Modular Wall Unit

William Watting for Fristho Two-Bay Teak Modular Wall Unit

William Watting for Fristho Two-Bay Teak Modular Wall Unit

By William Watting, Fristho

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Attributed to William Watting for Fristho, this two-bay modular wall unit is built around three cylindrical teak upright posts that run floor to ceiling, supporting four adjustable s...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

MCM Chrome Teak, Modular shelves cabinets 4 Bay Wall UnitGeorge Nelson Attr.
MCM Chrome Teak, Modular shelves cabinets 4 Bay Wall UnitGeorge Nelson Attr.

MCM Chrome Teak, Modular shelves cabinets 4 Bay Wall UnitGeorge Nelson Attr.

MCM Chrome Teak, Modular shelves cabinets 4 Bay Wall UnitGeorge Nelson Attr.

By George Nelson

Located in Basel, BS

An exceptional, highly versatile four-bay mid-century modern modular wall unit and shelving system. Attributed to George Nelson’s revolutionary Comprehensive Storage System. Origin...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Early 20th Century Rustic Solid Wood Wall Shelve Unit
Early 20th Century Rustic Solid Wood Wall Shelve Unit

Early 20th Century Rustic Solid Wood Wall Shelve Unit

Early 20th Century Rustic Solid Wood Wall Shelve Unit

Located in Barcelona, ES

Early 20th century Spanish wall shelve unit. Made by unknown manufacturer, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beau...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Curvilinear Polished Brass & Glass Etagere by Milo Baughman
Mid-Century Modern Curvilinear Polished Brass & Glass Etagere by Milo Baughman

Mid-Century Modern Curvilinear Polished Brass & Glass Etagere by Milo Baughman

Mid-Century Modern Curvilinear Polished Brass & Glass Etagere by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

A testament to refined elegance and innovation, this curvilinear étagère by Milo Baughman exemplifies the sophistication of mid-century modern design. Produced in America circa 1970,...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

modular wall shelving Scandinavian mid-century modern design C. 1970
modular wall shelving Scandinavian mid-century modern design C. 1970

modular wall shelving Scandinavian mid-century modern design C. 1970

modular wall shelving Scandinavian mid-century modern design C. 1970

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

Floating modular shelving in Mid-Century Modern style made from petiribí wood, with two wooden uprights that incorporate hidden metal rails that allow the shelf height to be changed ...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 4-Tier Sculpted Walnut Bookshelf
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 4-Tier Sculpted Walnut Bookshelf

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 4-Tier Sculpted Walnut Bookshelf

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 4-Tier Sculpted Walnut Bookshelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Bookcase Library
Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Bookcase Library

Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Bookcase Library

Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Bookcase Library

Located in Carimate, Como

A beautiful Italian walnut, carved, three shelves and two side doors bookcase, with great details and frames shaped in Victorian, Napoleon III, Louis XV style with beautiful burl woo...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Poul Cadovius Royal System Beech wood Bookcase 1960s
Poul Cadovius Royal System Beech wood Bookcase 1960s

Poul Cadovius Royal System Beech wood Bookcase 1960s

Poul Cadovius Royal System Beech wood Bookcase 1960s

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in Den Haag, NL

Iconic Poul Cadovius Royal wall system ..Three uprights ,comes with 16 Beechwood shelves , complete with all the brackets ,and hardware . Ideal bookcase or storage space . Signed ...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Beech

Kai Kristiansen MCM Danish Rosewood Wall Unit Scandinavian Shelving System
Kai Kristiansen MCM Danish Rosewood Wall Unit Scandinavian Shelving System

Kai Kristiansen MCM Danish Rosewood Wall Unit Scandinavian Shelving System

Kai Kristiansen MCM Danish Rosewood Wall Unit Scandinavian Shelving System

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern wall shelving system designed by Kai Kristiansen, featuring richly grained rosewood shelves with sleek minimalist Scandinavian lines. This elegant Da...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Rattan Three-Tier Shelf
Vintage Rattan Three-Tier Shelf

Vintage Rattan Three-Tier Shelf

Vintage Rattan Three-Tier Shelf

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exuding mid-20th-century organic charm, this vintage three-tier rattan shelf highlights exquisite natural craftsmanship and open-air geometry. Built entirely from sturdy, steam-bent ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rattan

Vintage 1970s metal and glass shelving unit, designed by Renato Zevi
Vintage 1970s metal and glass shelving unit, designed by Renato Zevi

Vintage 1970s metal and glass shelving unit, designed by Renato Zevi

Vintage 1970s metal and glass shelving unit, designed by Renato Zevi

By Renato Zevi

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Small shelf unit with a chrome- and gold-plated metal frame and clear glass shelves, designed by Renato Zevi in the 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition; may show slight signs of wea...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of 1970s French Plastic Shelves, Brown, with Curved Design Brown olor
Pair of 1970s French Plastic Shelves, Brown, with Curved Design Brown olor

Pair of 1970s French Plastic Shelves, Brown, with Curved Design Brown olor

Pair of 1970s French Plastic Shelves, Brown, with Curved Design Brown olor

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Pair of 1970s French Plastic Shelves, Brown, with Curved Design This pair of vintage plastic shelves, created in France during the 1970s, combines sleek design with practical functionality. Their smooth, curved profiles and rich brown color make them both a visual statement and a versatile storage solution for modern interiors. Design and Aesthetic: The shelves feature elegant, flowing curves that create a unique visual rhythm. Their minimalist yet bold design is a hallmark of 1970s French style, offering a striking balance between form and function. Material and Finish: Made from durable plastic in a warm brown tone, these shelves are lightweight yet sturdy, ideal for both decorative and functional use. Mounting Options: Equipped with wall-mounting fixations, these shelves can be hung individually, as a pair close together, or spaced apart at different heights, providing flexibility in installation and display. Versatility: Perfect for organizing or displaying books, photos, decorative objects, or other items, these shelves are equally suitable for use as purely decorative accents or functional storage pieces. Style Compatibility: Their retro aesthetic complements mid-century modern, contemporary, or eclectic interiors, adding a touch of vintage charm. This pair of 1970s French plastic shelves is more than just a storage solution—it’s a design statement. Their curved profiles and timeless appeal make them ideal for anyone looking to enhance their home with vintage elegance and practicality. 1970s plastic shelves, French vintage wall shelves...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Plastic

Space-Age Red Plastic Cube Modular Shelving Record Storage
Space-Age Red Plastic Cube Modular Shelving Record Storage

Space-Age Red Plastic Cube Modular Shelving Record Storage

Space-Age Red Plastic Cube Modular Shelving Record Storage

Located in Lake Worth, FL

This vintage space-age red plastic cube modular shelving system, dating from the 1970s-80s, is a stylish and functional piece of furniture. Made of hard plastic this original set inc...

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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Teak Cabinet, Belgium 1960s
Mid-Century Teak Cabinet, Belgium 1960s

Mid-Century Teak Cabinet, Belgium 1960s

Mid-Century Teak Cabinet, Belgium 1960s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This mid‑century teak sideboard from 1960s Belgium reflects the quiet sophistication and functional clarity that defined the country’s postwar design culture. Its long, rectilinear f...

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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Glass A-Symmetrical Étagère
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Glass A-Symmetrical Étagère

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Glass A-Symmetrical Étagère

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Glass A-Symmetrical Étagère

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Classic 1970s design in the style of Milo Baughman. This étagère features a chrome-plated steel construction with inlayed glass shelving. In beautiful well cared for condition.

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s

By ScanFlex, William Watting

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Pair of Mid-Century Modern modular two-tone wall units or shelving units. Design by William Watting for ScanFlex Holland. Striking Danish/Dutch design from the 1960s. Both wall units...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Beech, Teak

Tomado modular shelving system Teak 1950s Holland
Tomado modular shelving system Teak 1950s Holland

Tomado modular shelving system Teak 1950s Holland

Tomado modular shelving system Teak 1950s Holland

By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker

Located in Den Haag, NL

Tomado wall shelf from the 50s, it is made up of 2 black metal uprights dyed in the mass and stamped + 3 teak wood shelves with fixings included. The whole is in very good condition ...

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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet Small Green High Gloss Lacquer Design, 2023
Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet Small Green High Gloss Lacquer Design, 2023

Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet Small Green High Gloss Lacquer Design, 2023

Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet Small Green High Gloss Lacquer Design, 2023

By Jaime Hayon

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Explorer Cabinet Small by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona The sinuous and elegant Explorer cabinet comes with space-age curves, functional storage and rich colours. Hayon wants furnitu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Galerie L'Orme Modular Room Divider or Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Galerie L'Orme Modular Room Divider or Wall Unit in Solid Elm

Galerie L'Orme Modular Room Divider or Wall Unit in Solid Elm

Galerie L'Orme Modular Room Divider or Wall Unit in Solid Elm

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Galerie l'Orme, modular wall unit or room divider, solid elm, leather, France, 1970s Grand modular wall unit or room divider manufactured by Galerie l'Orme in Paris. Executed in sol...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Elm

French Reconstruction Era Oak Wall Shelf, France, c. 1950s
French Reconstruction Era Oak Wall Shelf, France, c. 1950s

French Reconstruction Era Oak Wall Shelf, France, c. 1950s

French Reconstruction Era Oak Wall Shelf, France, c. 1950s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Oak wall shelf from France, c. 1950s. A piece from the French Reconstruction era, with clean lines and a warm, natural patina. Simple, functional design that reflects the understated...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Lovely Corner Bamboo and Wicker Shelf, Italy, 1950s
Lovely Corner Bamboo and Wicker Shelf, Italy, 1950s

Lovely Corner Bamboo and Wicker Shelf, Italy, 1950s

Lovely Corner Bamboo and Wicker Shelf, Italy, 1950s

By Bonacina

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Very nice Italian corner shelf made of bamboo and wickerwork. Three identical shelves in total. Very good condition.

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Monumental Pine School Library Bookcase from Warsaw, Poland, Early 20th Century
Monumental Pine School Library Bookcase from Warsaw, Poland, Early 20th Century

Monumental Pine School Library Bookcase from Warsaw, Poland, Early 20th Century

Monumental Pine School Library Bookcase from Warsaw, Poland, Early 20th Century

Located in Wrocław, Poland

Impressive large-scale library bookcase originating from an old school in Warsaw, Poland, crafted from solid pine. The piece dates to the early 20th century, circa 1900–1920. The boo...

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1920s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Pine

Norwegian Teak Modular Shelving System Mid Century 1960s
Norwegian Teak Modular Shelving System Mid Century 1960s

Norwegian Teak Modular Shelving System Mid Century 1960s

Norwegian Teak Modular Shelving System Mid Century 1960s

By John Texmon

Located in Norwich, England

Stylish mid century Norwegian teak modular system. Circa 1960s. A versatile system that can be configured in different ways: as two separate single bays, as two bays joined together...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak, Birch

Six Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Shelves, 1970s
Six Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Shelves, 1970s

Six Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Shelves, 1970s

Six Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Shelves, 1970s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Six stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern wall mounted shelves. Striking Dutch design from the 1970s. Six brown lacquered metal holders in which you can slide six original oak vene...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

4 Floating Shelves with 6 Sculptural Wooden Pebbles, Sereno by Joel Escalona
4 Floating Shelves with 6 Sculptural Wooden Pebbles, Sereno by Joel Escalona

4 Floating Shelves with 6 Sculptural Wooden Pebbles, Sereno by Joel Escalona

4 Floating Shelves with 6 Sculptural Wooden Pebbles, Sereno by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Set of Four Floating Shelves with Six Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents, Sereno by Joel Escalona — What happens when the practical becomes art? What happens when ornamentation gains...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina

By Cassina, Le Corbusier

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

LC16 desk by Le Corbusier for Cassina. Working closely with the Fondatiòn Le Corbusier and maintaining the utmost respect for its original design, Cassina re-edits the LC16 Bu...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wood

Solid Wood Display Shelves Floating Bathroom Shelf by Le Tenon et la Mortaise
Solid Wood Display Shelves Floating Bathroom Shelf by Le Tenon et la Mortaise

Solid Wood Display Shelves Floating Bathroom Shelf by Le Tenon et la Mortaise

Solid Wood Display Shelves Floating Bathroom Shelf by Le Tenon et la Mortaise

By Le Tenon & la Mortaise

Located in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, CA

The Clara Floating Shelf is a customizable solid wood display shelf designed to showcase everyday objects with quiet architectural presence. Perfect for kitchens, dining spaces or li...

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2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Wood Bookcases Shelves Cavalletto Model for Agapecasa
Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Wood Bookcases Shelves Cavalletto Model for Agapecasa

Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Wood Bookcases Shelves Cavalletto Model for Agapecasa

Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Wood Bookcases Shelves Cavalletto Model for Agapecasa

By AgapeCasa, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

A furnishing system made entirely of wood, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in 1953. Its distinctive feature is a trestle in the shape of an upturned “V”, which means it is superimposable by means of a siply gravity joint, and whose special perimeter section can accomodate bookshelves on which closed containers...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcases
Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcases

Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcases

Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcases

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving units, black lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. Constructed from steel sheets, the 'Congresso' shelf is a sturdy yet unassuming bookcase that can be used...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Pr. Wrought Iron and Glass Arch Top Shelf Units
Pr. Wrought Iron and Glass Arch Top Shelf Units

Pr. Wrought Iron and Glass Arch Top Shelf Units

Pr. Wrought Iron and Glass Arch Top Shelf Units

By Paul McCobb, Arthur Umanoff

Located in New York, NY

Pair of architectural Mid Century wrought iron and glass dome top shelf units, design reminiscent of PaulMcCobb, Arthur Umanoff, Woodard etc, unsigned. Both shelves are in very fi...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Gilt Metal & Glass Display Shelf Curio
Vintage Gilt Metal & Glass Display Shelf Curio

Vintage Gilt Metal & Glass Display Shelf Curio

Vintage Gilt Metal & Glass Display Shelf Curio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library
Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library

Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library

Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library

Located in Carimate, Como

A beautiful Italian walnut, carved, three shelves, open bookcase, with great details and beveled edges and frames with beautiful burl wood pattern decors all around the piece and bla...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf with Flapping Drawers, Italy 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf with Flapping Drawers, Italy 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf with Flapping Drawers, Italy 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf with Flapping Drawers, Italy 1960s

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Mid-Century Modern Modular Teak Bookshelf with Flapping Drawers, Italy 1960s An unusual modular bookshelf crafted in Italy in the 1960s, featuring a minimalist iron frame with polis...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass, Iron

Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm

Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm

Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Galerie l'Orme, modular wall unit, solid elm, glass, France, 1970s. French modular wall unit manufactured by Galerie l'Orme in Paris. Executed in solid elm, this cabinet exhibit a ...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Glass, Elm

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