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Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

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 legendary 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.

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
Mid-Century Modern Royal Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Funky and elegant Mid-Century Modern Royal modular wall unit. Design by Poul Cadovius for Cado. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. This large teak Mid-Century Modern Royal modula...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit in Teak and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, teak, coated steel, brass, Europe, 1950s Both aesthetics and functionality comes into play in this bookcase; elegant in line and practical to use for any environment. Th...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass, Steel

Ahrend de Cirkel Industrial Grey Enameled Metal Rotating Shelf, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Ahrend de Cirkel large industrial grey enameled metal bookshelf with rotating shelves. Each circular shelf is divided into four sections. Founded in 1896, Ahrend initially foc...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Guglielmo Pecorini Wall Shelf in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Pecorini, wall shelf unit, walnut, Italy, design 1954, production 1950s Adjustable unit consisting of a wall construction and two shelves. This piece is designed by Italia...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Walnut

BBB Bonacina Modular Bookcase in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
BBB Bonacina, modular bookcase, walnut, plastic (abs), Italy, 1960s This Italian mid-century wall unit comes with an ingenious shelving system which allows the user to adjust the h...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Plastic, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Smoked Glass Étagère Bookcase Shelf Baughman Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome and smoked glass étagère bookcase shelf. Item features sleek chrome metal frame, five smoked glass shelves, clean modernist lines, circa 1970s. Meas...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Chrome

Mid Century Round Framed Chrome and Frosted Glass Etagere
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1980s etagere has a round chrome frame with four frosted glass shelves. This piece stands just over six feet tall and is 36” wide. Unknown maker. Chrome is...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Chrome

Large Speedy Bookcase by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, Italy the 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large speedy bookcase by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, the 1970s Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, wall-unit ‘Speedy’, red plastic, chromed metal, Italy, the 1970s. This funky wall un...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Chrome

1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This highly versatile and functional “Royal System” was originally designed by Poul Cadovius in 1948. This particular piece is quintessentially Mid-century Modern being the first generation identified by the demi-lune brass handles. This three-bay teak shelving system offers a wide variety of storage and display options. The set includes a three-drawer chest of drawers, a lockable drop front bureau with pigeon holes and key, a cupboard with wooden sliding doors (currently fitted with three removable wire dividers), and a display cabinet with sliding glass doors along with seven shelves. The cabinets are simply hung from pins, whilst the shelves are hung from brass hangers that attach through the holes that run the full length of the four uprights. This modular arrangement comprises of 15 pieces (including the uprights) and will need an 8ft wall to display as seen in the images. Complete with Danish Royal system badge fitted to the inside of the top drawer. It is worth noting, the BS 1960...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass

Pierre Jeanneret Pj-R-27-B File Rack / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
File rack's reduced shape creates a raw simplicity. It is so minimalist and pure, avoiding any nonsense and almost has a Japanese design character. All joints are hidden, so that the...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

George Nelson for Herman Miller Wall Unit Mid-Century Modern
Located in Toledo, OH
George Nelson for Herman Miller Omni wall unit 98" wide. George Nelson designed, Omni Systems wall unit in great condition. There are nine shelves, ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-14-A Cupboard / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This cupboard is a fantastic piece of solid yet elegant furniture. It is raw in its simplicity of construction, its shape becomes reduced to a maximum of functionality. The character...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-26-A Aluminium Book Case / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This periodical bookcase is not only a fantastic piece, it’s a design icon. Finally, it’s the most radical item of all Chandigarh items. It has very sculptural qualities, like a faca...
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1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Aluminum

Vintage Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak modular wall unit 1960s Danish Mid-century modern shelving system in teak with golden brackets. Cabinet and ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Wall Unit in Elmwood by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black wooden risers and elmwood veneer book shelves and cabinet with black metal hooks. This wall unit consist of: 2 x shelf 80 x 20 cm 1 x shelf 80 ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Large and Wide Chrome and Glass Etagere
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice large 55" M. Baughman chrome etagere.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Modular Danish teak shelving system by Poul Cadovius for Cado Royal
Located in Munster, NRW
Cado Royal system shelf designed in 1948 by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark. Teak wood with black brackets. A drawer unit with four drawers, a ...
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1660s Danish Antique Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Poul Cadovius Free-Standing Shelf 'Abstracta' in Steel and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Cadovius for Royal System, modular shelving unit or room divider, glass, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1960s. Minimalist shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius and produced by...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Steel

Philippe Starck John Lld Double Shelving Unit Disform Barcelona Italy 1977
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beauiful and hard to find double shelving unit or bookcase model John Ild designed by Philippe Starck for Disform in Italy 1977. This very nice wall unit cons...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Iron

Fully renovated mid century bookshelf by Tatra, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Mid century bookshelf from the 1960´s. It was made by Tatra nabytok in the 1960´s. It´s made of beechwood. Fully renovated, in excellent condition. Height: 74 cm lenght: 93,5 c...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wood, Beech

Two Mid-Century Modern Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s
By ScanFlex, William Watting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Two 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 are...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Beech, Teak

Mastercraft Style Mid Century Brass and Glass Display Case
Located in Countryside, IL
Mastercraft Style Mid Century Brass and Glass Display Case This display case measures: 17.75 wide x 13.25 deep x 75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call r...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass

Vintage Scandinavian pine shelf by Pelly System 1970s
By Quality System
Located in Den Haag, NL
Vintage Scandinavian pine shelf by Pelly System designed in 1947, is fully modular and compatible. 11 pine shelves. Very nice Wall system . 6 Black rails .Marks and scratches of use.
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Pine

Italian 1970s Chrome and Brass Shelves
Located in London, GB
This is a very stylish midcentury storage and display unit, made from chrome and brass with 4 glass shelves. Classic Italian midcentury design with clean lines and a good size. Grea...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass, Chrome

Midcentury shoe rack, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century shoe rack, made in Czechoslovakia by the Dřevotvar company in the 1960s. Made of wood and metal. In good condition, shows signs of ag...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

20th Century Italian Wall Unit / Room Divider By Vittorio Dassi, c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare versatile piece of mid 20th Century Italian furniture, this free standing wall unit can also be used as a room divider. Desi...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Pine

Original Small Teak Tomado Wall Mount Shelf Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, 1960s, original set of short and narrow teak wall mounted shelving unit with black enameled metal risers by famed Dutch ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Milo Baughman Style Chrome Étagère
Located in Redding, CT
Milo Baughman style chrome étagère with four glass shelves. Great for display piece for living room, office or bedroom. Domed open top makes...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Chrome

Rayonnage en pin par Walter Wirz
Located in PARIS, FR
Etagère simple et raffinée faite d'un profilé en U plaqué par Wilhelm Renz pour Walter Wirz. Ici dans une version en pin, se distingue par son beau veinage et son design épuré. État ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Pine

Julian Chichester Designed Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two piece wall unit designed by Julian Chichester in natural vellum and metal framing. Designed after Paul McCobb's iconic wall unit. Mid-Century Modern two piece wall unit with shelving storage and drawers. Standing room divider with storage...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Rayonnage en teck par Walter Wirz
Located in PARIS, FR
Cette étagère de haute qualité en teck présente un beau grain de bois dans un ton chaud. Simple et élégante faite d'un profilé en U, se distingue par ses lignes raffinées et sa capac...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Rayonnage en pin par Walter Wirz
Located in PARIS, FR
Etagère simple et élégante faite d'un profilé en U plaqué par Wilhelm Renz pour Walter Wirz. Ici dans une version en noyer, se distingue par ses lignes raffinées et son beau veinage....
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Walnut

Ratta Shelf, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice, decorative rattan shelf in very good condition, Italy, 1950s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Danish Wall Unit in Rose Teak, w/ seats, 4 panels, Cabinets w/ keys, Shelves
Located in Basel, BS
Priced for the entire set! Truly a one-of-a-kind and extremely rare piece. This is a truly incredible, one-of-a-kind modular teak wall system that can be customized, and set up howe...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-27-A File Rack / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
Located in Zürich, CH
The file rack created by Pierre Jeanneret serves as a sophisticated addition to every living space. Its well-proportioned shape, combined with the perfectly useful size of the shelve...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Large André Cordemeyer Metal wall system Model 5600 1960s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Metal modular wall system .design by Andre Cordemeyer for Gispen 1960 . Holland .''model 5600 '' Mondriaan in style and colors . great designed wall system. 8 drawers in Mondr...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Vintage Danish Rosewood Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular rosewood wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Floating modular 1 bay shelving system model FM Reolsystem....
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Rosewood

French Riviera Two-Tier Wall Shelf in Rattan, Wicker and Bamboo, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely Mid-Century two tier wall shelf in bamboo, hand-woven wicker and rattan. Vivai del Sud likely designed this beautiful piece in Italy in the 1970s. The structure of this lovel...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker

Mid Century Bamboo Campaign Style Four Tier Etagere /Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Bamboo Campaign Style Four Tier Etagere /Shelf USA, circa 1960s A good example of coastal mid century design with this bamboo campaign style four tier etagere/shelf from...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Bamboo, Wood

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 4 bay shelving system model Royal. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Dunbar Magazine Tree #5336 Designed by Edward Wormley
Located in Denton, TX
Edward Wormley for Dunbar magazine tree in walnut with four cantilevered shelves that get deeper as the order descends from top to bottom. A rare model introduced in 1953 and was onl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Walnut

Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit System for Feldballes Mobelfabrik, 1960 Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid Century modern period famous danish furniture designer Kai Kristiansen design this gorgeous and very practical wall unit shelving system. It was manufactured by Feldballes Møbel...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Extra-Large Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare Industrial Italian wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able to your design needs. A very long shelving unit fitted with eight (8) powder coated ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal, Brass

Mid century Pilastro wall unit / rack , 1960’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 63,5 W, 47cmH,21,5cmD Condition: Good Color: Black , Yellow Material: Metal
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving system model Royal. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by Danish architect Poul Cadovius. Cadovius had the revolutionary idea to design a floating, modular shelving system that would maximize floor space and signify the end of conformity in shelving. The Royal System shelving unit...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Clear Lucite And Glass Etagere Open Shelf Unit Divider
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clear Lucite, etagere, open shelving unit with architectural glass shelves features four sections divided evenly at 16 inches height. There is a complimentary contrast between the cl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Glass, Lucite

Mid Century Omnia Teak Corner Wall Unit by Ernst Dieter Hilker, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period modular corner wall unit designed by Ernst Dieter Hilker and manufactured by "Omnia" in 1960's period, Germany. This wall ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Made To Order Staggered Bookshelf- Deep Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DIMENSIONS60ʺW × 16ʺD × 33.75ʺH Sharp and clean lines define this bookcase all in a gorgeous natural walnut tone. Handcrafted with completely customizable dimensions. This item is n...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Walnut

Vico Magistretti Bookcase Nuvola Rossa for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material. Please get in touch. Available in: LACQUERED RED BEECHWOOD LACQUERED WHITE BEECHWOOD LACQUERED BLACK BEECHWOOD NATURAL BEECHWOOD AMERICAN WALNUT Magistretti designed this folding bookcase with its clean, modern lines that can be used on a wall or as a room divider, freely combining more than one unit, depending on the space available...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wood

Franco Albini Bookcase Infinito Wall for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen size and material. Available in: natural ash, black stained ash, American walnut. Different elements and sizes of the bookcase are available, too....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wood

Wall unit by Willem Lutjens for Gouda den Boer, 1950s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Bookshelf Model 545 by Willem Lutjens for Gouda den Boer, 1953. Made of beech plywood, timeless and organic design! The bentwood ends are typical for these bookshelves, they are conn...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Beech

Mid-Century Suspended Wooden Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Suspended Wooden Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wood

Versatile Lucite Mid Century Modern Corner Etagere Shelves
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Versatile and stylish mid century modern lucite corner etagere having 6 triangular shaped shelves that make it a fantastic unit for an empty corner. Would be perfect in a bathroom! ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Lucite

1950s 1960s Italian Teak Modular Shelving System Brutalist Bookcase 10 Shelves
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A very stylish 1950s Italian shelving system, which has a Brutalist look, similar in style to pieces produced in Pierre Chapo's workshop. This robust and solid shelving system or boo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

1970's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wall Shelving Unit Cabinet
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-century Modern shelf for sale. It was manufactured in the 1970's by Dunbar, and designed by Edward Wormley. It has a lower credenza with cabinets and a drawer and shelves...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Glass, Burl

Mid-century cabinet 1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Made in Belgium in the 1960s, this mid-century cabinet combine clean lines, organic shapes and functional beauty. The teak wood is a durable and natural material, which has a warm an...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Large Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System , 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Large Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System , 1950s
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wood

Mid-century Modern shelves for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern shelves for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage shelves created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, wall decorations, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern shelves made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original shelves, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Poul Cadovius, and Mathieu Matégot. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for shelves differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1 and tops out at $120,000 while the average work can sell for $2,950.

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