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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
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) ca. 82,5 x 40 / 50 x 203 cm Elevate your living space with this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true master...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Glass, Teak

Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life, led to the creation of two historic design low table-stools inspired respectively by the milking stool used by mountain shepherds in the French town much loved by the author. Placed individually or in lively arrangements, the two low tables bring the pleasing lightness of solid wood to indoor settings emphasized by the continuity of the grain between the top and the edges and the countless natural variations in the wood. Each piece is made of unique solid wood, so every piece will be different from one another and not exactly as the one on the photos. Both pieces are inspired by the mountains. While the latter takes its name from the milking-stool used by alpine shepherds, the former is inspired by the French locality much loved by designer and architect Charlotte Perriand. These furnishing accessories stand out for the honesty of their simple shapes and for the concrete expression of their materials and function. The turned seat meets the stylised legs both in the Tabouret...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage À Plots for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Available on order (production lead time: 13-14 weeks). Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Price given applies to the piece as seen in the first picture. Nuage à Plots...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Aluminum

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Ash
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf system for GUBI in black ash. The Démon Shelf, or the Biblio-Démon in Matégot’s original 1954 sketches, was part of a “plan d’execution de la bibliothèque," or his ideal model of an interior home library and study...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Charles Hollis Jones Étagère in Lucite & Black Enamel, Signed & Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Lucite and metal e´tage`re designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. This cabinet was designed and manufactured in 1963 during his time wi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Steel

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

French Riviera Two-Tier Wall Shelf in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely Mid-Century two tier wall shelf in bamboo and rattan. Vivai del Sud likely designed this beautiful piece in Italy in the 1970s. This structure is made in bamboo canes with the rectangular shelves made in wood and finished with woven wicker. The corners of the shelf are enriched by stunning hand-woven rattan wicker. The combination of the materials make this organic wall shelf...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker

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

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Beech, Teak

Tall Vintage Bookshelves With Drop Front Cabinet & Drawers
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introducing this striking Pair of Tall Vintage Bookcases – a stunning duo that combines functionality with timeless charm. Crafted with attention to detail and steeped in history, th...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Walnut

Large Elm Wood String Shel by Kajsa & Nils ''Nisse'' Strinning for String Design
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Elm shelf from the 1950s. Wonderful high-quality workmanship and an absolute favorite piece. The shelves are particularly durable and sturdy. Design: Kajsa & Nils Nisse St...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Elm Wood String Shel by Kajsa & Nils ''Nisse'' Strinning for String Design
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Elm shelf from the 1950s. Wonderful high-quality workmanship and an absolute favorite piece. The shelves are particularly durable and sturdy. Design: Kajsa & Nils Nisse St...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Galerie l'Orme, modular wall unit, elm, France, 1970s Dazzling French modular wall unit manufactured by Galerie l'Orme in Paris. Executed in solid elm, this modular piece exhibits a...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Elm

Lips Vago 'Triennal' Bookcases or Shelving System
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Triennale' set of four shelving units or bookcases, dark green lacquered steel, Italy, design 1954 Constructed from steel sheets, the 'Triennale' bookcase or shelving un...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Steel

Romeo Rega Brass & Espresso Color Enamel Shelf Cabinet
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1970s shelf cabinet is attributed to Romeo Rega. The base is an espresso colored enamel over wood with a brass base and hardwar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass

Bookshelf by Joaquim Tenreiro in Brazilian Rosewood, 1960s, Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
This bookshelf was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in the 1960s and produced by the company Tenreiro Arquitetura e Interiores. The piece is made of solid Rosewood and is ...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Hardwood

Black and White Vitrolite Glass Wrought Iron Shelf by Frederick Weinberg
Located in Berlin, DE
This shelf if filled with seven white vitrolite glass boards with no chips. Very rare!
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wrought Iron

Tomado Shelving System by D. Dekker, Netherlands, 1960s
By D. Dekker 1, Tomado
Located in Verviers, BE
Tomado Shelving System by D. Dekker, Netherlands, 1960s Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further questions.

 With Best Wishes Geert N...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

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

Midcentury Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Shelves, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury triangular bamboo and rattan corner shelves. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s after Franco Albini. The triangular structure is in bam...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Vintage Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) ca. 240 x 40 / 50 x 203 cm Elevate your living space with this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of Scandinavian design. Crafted by the iconic Danish designer Poul Cadovius in the 1950s, the Royal System is celebrated for its versatility, functionality, and timeless aesthetic. Crafted in solid teak wood and veneer this wall unit seamlessly blends into various interior styles. The unit features a combination of open shelves that come in different depths, of one them working as desk, a closed cabinet box and a display case with two glasses shelfs that are not shown in the images, providing ample storage space while maintaining a sleek and uncluttered appearance. The modular design allows for customization, making it adaptable to different room configurations and needs. This Vintage Poul Cadovius Royal System...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Architectural X-Form Bookcases or Étagères, Pair Available
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern architectural X-form bookcases or étagères., priced individually. These bookcases are architectural or Industrial style, with Classic Mid-Century lines, circa 1970...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass, Iron

1960’s Vintage Teak Ladderax Bookcase Shelving
By Staples & Co. Ltd
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and practical vintage shelving unit in teak by ladderax. This was made in England, it dates from the 1960’s. This is a clever and iconic design, the ladderax units we...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Mid Century Bamboo and Rattan Étagère Shelves, Italy, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A Mid Century bamboo and rattan three-tier Italian étagère (shelves) dating from the 1960s. In excellent condition commensurate of age.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Bamboo, Rattan

Rattan Wrapped Chrome Etagere, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Do you ever leave home thinking you’re just going for a 10 minute walk to get fresh air and return 3 hours later with a boatload of trinkets from the thrift store? SAME. And we’re no...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Chrome

Large Pastoe Wall Unit ''Japan Series '' Cees Braakman 1958 Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Pastoe Wall Unit .Design by Cees Braakman in the 1960s , from the so called ''Japan series '' consisting of 4 Wall Panels hanging on a wooden ra...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wenge

1960s Modular Walnut Sculptural Etagere Shelves Display Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, etagere display shelves with drawers you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is ...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

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 Italian Wooden Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Wall Unit, 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wood

Vintage 3 bay Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful 3 bay Omni wall unit by goerge nelson. walnut with floor to ceiling aluminum uprights.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Aluminum

Danish Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) ca. 240 x 40 / 50 x 203 cm Elevate your living space with this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true master...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Glass, Teak

DECORATIVE TRIANGLE CONTEMPORARY DISPLAY SHELF PART OF A DINING SUiTE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this nice modern triangle open bookshelf which is part of a dining room suite Please note the delivery fee ...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Cadovius Style Wenge Wall Mount Shelving System
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid-Century wenge wall-mounted shelving system in the style of Danish designer Poul Cadovius has interchangeable shelves and a cabinet mounted on metal risers. The cabinet has n...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Aluminum

danish modern wall mounted floating SHELF with drawer solid teak borge mogensen
Located in Mannheim, DE
Danish modern console for wall mounting, solid teak, 1960s. Design Borge Mogensen for Soeborg Moebler, Denmark. Not marked. Dimensions in cm: Width 48 cm, height 22 cm, depth 28 cm...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Modular Wall Unit by Rud Thygesen for Hg Furniture, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish modular wall unit by Rud Thygesen for HG Furtniture. This teak setup has one drawer cabinet, one storage cabinet, three display cabinets and 17 bookshelves. The cabinets are m...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Glass, Teak

George Nelson CSS Book Shelve System Circa 1960s for Herman Miller
Located in Emeryville, CA
Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) in 1959 and produced it until 1973. Available in various wood finishes, the CSS could also be customized t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Aluminum, Steel

Spice rack in rigid steel, circa 1950, DLG Mathieu Matégot
Located in LYON, FR
This spice rack duo is irresistible. Fully thermo-lacquered by us in glossy lemon yellow, these spice racks can also be used as wall storage for small accessories in a bedroom or off...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Steel

George Nelson CSS Book Shelf Wall Unit with Desk Herman Miller Circa 1955
Located in Emeryville, CA
Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) in 1959 and produced it until 1973. Available in various wood finishes, the CSS could also be customized t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Aluminum, Steel

Shelf attr. Osvaldo Borsani 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
This rare and very functional shelf with drawers and compartments made of teak is in the style of the time. Similarities with the design of Charles Eames and Osvaldo Borsani are rec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

An Italian Wood Bookshelf or Console Table, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A three-tier ash wood shelving unit or console with a columnar support with brass details, resting on a brass plinth. Italy, circa 1970 Size: 32 1/4" high x 55 1/4" wide x 9 1/2"...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass

Louis van Teeffelen 1-Bay wall unit for Wébé, Dutch design, 1950s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Single bay standing wall unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Wébé, Dutch design from the 1950s. Two organic uprights in original black lacquered limba wood, which don’t have to be wall m...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wood

Birch Mid-Century Modern 112B Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern wall shelf 112B. Design by Alvar Aalto for Artek Finland. Striking Finnish design from the 1950s. Original bi...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Birch

Rosewood Bookcase with LP rack made by Brouer Mobelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Bookcase with LP/magazine rack Danish rare bookcase in beautiful rosewood veneer with LP/Magazine rack. Designed by E. Brouer and made by the Brouer Mobelfabrik. The horizontal she...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Rosewood

Tri-Mark Chrome and Glass Wall Shelf attributed to James Howell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tri-Mark Chrome and Glass Shelf from the mid 1970's. Zig-Zag design mounts easily to a wall and is very solid! Overall very clean, one glass shelf has a chip to rear edge and a lit...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Chrome

Giltwood and faux bamboo open shelf circa 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Giltwood and faux bamboo open shelf C 1950. Perfect for your bathroom or your books.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Faux Bamboo, Giltwood

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) ca. 82,5 x 40 / 50 x 203 cm Elevate your living space with this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true master...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Glass, Teak

3MM Brass
Located in Beyoğlu, TR
The design process is an expedition of balancing negative/positive space usage to create a self-standing unit that can be used in the x and y-axis from thin brass plates. Brass displ...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass

Free standing Mid century modular unit shelving system by Staples Ladderax
By Staples & Co. Ltd
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Free standing Mid century vintage modular unit shelving system by Staples Ladderax, London, 1960s Designed by Staples and C.O.LTD London, Marked Modular -- The individual units an...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Mid Century Large Wall Units.
Located in Auckland, AUK
Total size: 370cm Wide * 214cm High This modular wall system can be easily rearranged, or divided into small parts to put into multi rooms. All the shelves...
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1960s New Zealand Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

1950s Italian Wood Metal Modular Wall Shelving System Bookcase 10 Shelves
Located in Carimate, Como
A very stylish 1950s Italian shelving system. This robust and solid shelving system or bookcase, consists of ten adjustable teak shelves that rest on metal and brass brackets. The sh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal, Brass

Maison Leleu, Mid-century Two-door Walnut Cabinet, France, C. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Walnut cabinet with sliding doors, removable shelves and metal legs by Maison Leleu. Signed: Leleu Paris. The house of Leleu rose to prominence in the 1920s during the Art Déco per...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Mid-Century Solid Wood Double Sided Storage Shelf
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Media and The Like Double Sided Storage Shelf in sturdy condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1950s
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wood

Pair of Pine Wood Shelves by Maison Regain, France 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of handsomely crafted pine shelf units by Maison Regain. The pair can function both as stand alone shelving on the floor or alternatively are also designed to be wall mounted....
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wood

Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Shelving & Cabinet Storage Wall Units
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Mid Century Modern Bookcase Wall Unit AVALON a mid-century teak shelf and cupboard stack...
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Steel

Mid-Century Brass Etagere by DIA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern bookcase with sliding base. Brass frame and glass shelving. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).  
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Glass

Franco Albini "Infinito" Wall Unit for Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Franco Albini wall unit for Cassina, c.2010s Italy. This modular shelving system, first designed in the 1950s, was relaunched in 2008 and feat...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Early Pierre Chapo 'B17' Bibliothèque in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'bibliothèque' wall unit 2M26 version, model 'B17', elm, France, 1960s This is a rare and large model 'B17' wall unit designed by Pierre Chapo. It is the largest versi...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Elm

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 $65 and tops out at $120,000 while the average work can sell for $2,886.

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