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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 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
very rare bookshelf by carl auböck
Located in Munich, DE
pure, rare and elegant bookshelf by carl auböck.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Christian Liaigre Holly Hunt Rosewood Ebonized Trim 4 Door Compartment Credenza
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Christian Liaigre Holly Hunt Rosewood Ebonized Trim 4 Door Compartment Credenza.
Outstanding craftsmanship dark rosewood fold away doors credenza cabinet dresser.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Walnut
Wooden Shelve, by Zanine Caldas, Brazilian 20th Mid-Century Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This wooden shelf is a fine example of Brazilian design from the mid-20th century, by Zanine Caldas, who was known for his use of organic materials and innovative approaches to woodw...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Italian Metal Walnut Open Book Case Slim Bookshelf Library
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian open bookcase bookshelf with a black metal structure, walnut shelves and brass details. Materials and shape are in typical Mid-Century Modern style. A very elegan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
large modernist Matégot Style metal Brass Wall Board "rigituelle", France 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall board in style of Matégot
Origin:
France
Age:
1950s
This original vintage wall board was produced in the 1950s in France. It is made of solid metal in whit...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Coat Hanger with Mirror and Glass Wrought Iron Shelf by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Glass & Wrought Iron Shelf by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s.
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Gold
$1,190 Sale Price
44% Off
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's.
Wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system.
One cabinet with "drop down" door included wo...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Shelf Italian Design Brass Gols Wood Newspapers
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury shelf Italian design brass Gols wood newspapers.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
$857 Sale Price
20% Off
Charlotte Perriand slatted shelves in ash and fir 1968
Located in Grenoble, FR
Large ash shelf by Charlotte Perriand from the 3 Arcs hotel in 1968. First hotel opened in 68 in the resort. Kitchen shelf very close to the model that Charlotte used for her chalet ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Ash
Lucite and Nickel Etagere by Charles Hollis Jones from the Metric Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Lucite and polished nickel etager designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones.
This cabinet was designed and manufactured in 1966 during his time with Hudson Rissman and it has not been in production since the late 1960s.
The etagere has seven shelves and is perfect to display all collectibles and other valuables.
The piece is signed by the artist and dated 1966.
Measurements:
90.50 inches high x 48.25 inches wide x 18 inches deep...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Modern French Shelve, Wood and Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern French shelve. By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful pati...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
$726 Sale Price
50% Off
Midcentury Gilbert Rohde Shelving Unit
Located in New York, NY
1950s Gilbert Rohde shelving unit with black interior and clean lines. Shelf unit height can be adjusted.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Round "Twisted rope" Style 4 Tier Metal & Glass Decorative Etagere w/Scroll Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Round "Twisted rope" Style 4 Tier Metal & Glass Decorative Etagere w/Scroll Mint
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
Vintage Modern Brass Plate & Glass Etagere Style DIA Design Institute of America
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Modern brass plate & glass etagere in the style of Design Institute of America or DIA. Comprised of a brass plated aluminum frame and four brass plated plastic trimmed glass shelves. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are some minor nicks in the brass plate. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960-1970’s.
Brass, Glass and full of Modern SASS!!! This fabulous etagere is comprised of a brass plated frame and four sections holding glass shelves which are gorgeously trimmed with brass plated plastic edges. It’s going to be the perfect touch mingled with your Hollywood Regency or Modern style furnishings adorned with foliage, artwork, and books or it could be equally as fabulous in an entry or hallway, dining room, or sitting room. It would also be wonderful inside or right outside your bathroom holding decorative towels...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Urio Wall System by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1957
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Urio wall system in hardwood designed in 1957 by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy. Different elements including shelves, desk, chest of drawers and cupb...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Peristylo Black Wood Two Shelves by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Peristylo Black Wood Two Shelves by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona
Inspired by his 1994 design Columnata, a name that comes from his continuous reference to the column in his work,...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Bamboo Rattan and Smoked Glass Console Bookcase Étagère, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Console / bookcase / étagère in bamboo structure with smoked glass shelves. Rare piece of the Italian design of the 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Smoked Glass
Custom Lucite and Chrome Étagère by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Lucite and chrome étagère designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones.
This cabinet was designed and manufactured in 1966 during his time with Hudson Rissman and it...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Retro, 1960s French Shelving Units
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
One-of-a-kind pair of custom-made shelvings units, with a hooded metal top, and glass shelves, painted a green/grey color.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Sheet Metal
$7,383 / set
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase " Angelo Necessario" by Paolo Palluco and Mirelle R
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase " Angelo Necessario" by Paolo Palluco and Mireille Rivier, 1989
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Large Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Large dome top wrought iron wine rack designed by Arthur Umanoff. The rack holds 67 bottles and stands an impressive 71 inches tall. Clean original and ready to use condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rattan and Wicker Shelf, Italy, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice, decorative rattan/bamboo stool in very good condition, Italy, 1950s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Pair 7.5' Tall Custom Mahogany Etageres Adjustable Shelves Dresser Drawers MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair 7.5' Tall Custom Mahogany Etageres Adjustable Shelves Wall Units Dresser Drawers MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf Hutch by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Walnut, Porcelain Pulls
Designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel in the 1960s, this Mid-Century Modern hutch blends sculptural beauty with everyday utility. Crafted from rich walnut, it features open shelving above and a tambour door cabinet that reveals interior cubbies and a hidden drawer. Just below, a slide-out surface transforms into a compact writing desk—perfect for a laptop or journaling session—adding versatility without sacrificing style. The three spacious drawers with iconic white porcelain pulls offer ample storage, all grounded by clean lines and tapered legs. A versatile piece that works beautifully as a bookcase, bar, or compact desk.
Fun Historical Fact: Kipp Stewart believed good design should serve everyday life—he even sketched his ideas during train rides, making this multi-use hutch...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Pair of Italian Small Bamboo Bookcases, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful pair of bookcases from the 1970s. The bookcases have four shelves, bamboo mosaic workmanship.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
$2,084 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron 1960s Wine Rack
Located in New York, NY
This great looking wine rack is a work of art designed by the talented Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard in the 1960s. The rack holds 67 bottles and it’s entirely crafted of bent and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Walnut China Cabinet by Hickory Manufacturing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful two-piece hutch features sliding glass doors on top and cabinet doors on the bottom. A Tung Si Original case piece by Hickory Manufacturing. Elegant metal cabinet door...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
$1,470 Sale Price
30% Off
Metal Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by NVF, the Netherlands 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning metal shelving unit was made by the Dutch manufacturer NVF in the 1960's. It is made out of 2 grey lacquered metal wall fixtures and 3 adjustable metal shelves in red, ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Weinberg / Mategot styled Mid Century Metal Etagere
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A satin black metal framed etagere with staggered shelves having mesh inserts and one white Laminate covered wood shelve . This very well constructed sturdy Mid Century piece has lar...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Paire d’étagères murales vintage en pin style Maison Regain des années 80
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Suite de 2 étagères murales en pin vintage, dans le style Maison Regain des années 80, totalement modulables dans leur disposition et orientation. Très bon état général avec quelques...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
Midcentury Wicker Shelves Étagère French Bookcase
Located in Labrit, Landes
French rattan shelving unit midcentury with four shelves
The measure between two shelves is 10.43 in. (26.5 cm)
Good vintage condition with signs of use.
Shipping: 32 / 83 / 120 cm ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wicker
Mid-Century Brass Tension Pole Shelf, 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular Mid-Century Brass Tension Pole Shelf from Floor to Ceiling, 1960s Design. This exceptional piece is truly unusual and exclusive, featuring a beautiful design with clean a...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
$4,287 Sale Price
20% Off
Lucite & Brass Etagere with Five Shelves by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
USA 1960's.
Introducing the Lucite & Brass Etagere with Five Shelves by Charles Hollis Jones, the perfect addition to your modern home décor.
This stunning brass and glass shelf f...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble Sereno by Nono
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rectangular Floating Shelf with Close Back and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accent, Sereno by Joel Escalona
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What happens when the practical becomes art?
What happens when or...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
$4,439 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-century Bottle Rack its of Dupre-Lafon for HERMES
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-century wrought-iron bottle stand, France, 1960s. For 10 bottles, can be placed on a piece of furniture or a work surface. Reptile skin or leather belt imitation. In the style of...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
Chrome and Brass Canopied Four-Shelf Ètagerè
Located in Chicago, IL
Chrome and brass four shelf ètagerè with excellent understated details. Each shelf is supported by 12 chromed bars with brass ferrules. The open chromed canopy is attached to the bra...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Steel
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Lage Bookcase, Brass, Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lage Bookcase, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Lage bookcase was designed to be the focal point of any office or living space. Its asymm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern French Modular System Shelve, Wood and Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern French shelve. By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful pati...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
$985 Sale Price
50% Off
Abstracta Modular Shelf by Poul Cadovius for Royal System Smoked Glass - 2 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Abstracta Modular Shelf by Poul Cadovius for Royal System with Smoked Glass - 2 Pc Set. Item features 2 shelves with slight variation in shelf height, clean Modernist lines, great st...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern French Shelve, Wood and Black Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern French shelve. By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful pati...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
$858 Sale Price
50% Off
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Achille Castiglioni 'Lungangolo' Wood Shelving Unit
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1991.
Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled with beautiful desig...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
$6,609 / item
Large Italian Midcentury Shelf in Lucite and Glass, 1980s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Large Italian Midcentury Shelf in Lucite and Glass, 1980s
Large, elegant free-standing shelf with five shelves.
The frame of the shelf is made of transparent polycarbonate (lucite),...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Rosewood Bookcase Model 6 by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Mobelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish Design
Introducing the Omann Jun Model 6 bookcase in rosewood. The Omann Jun Model 6 Bookcase proudly carries forward the legacy of Danish design, renowned for its clean lines...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Shelve French Rivera, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern bamboo shelve, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France. By unknown designer. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preservi...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$297 Sale Price
54% Off
Small Console or Shelf De Baggis Manufacturing 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small console or shelf De Baggis manufacturing 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
$1,429 Sale Price
20% Off
Post modern minimalist wall shelves , 1980s
Located in Delft, NL
Minimalst cabinet in good condition.
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Tomado Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Black Frame and Orange and Yellow Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single section original Tomado wall mounted shelving unit with yellow and orange metal shelves on black wire risers. Attractive industrial style book or display shelf. In original co...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Lucite and Nickel Etagere by Charles Hollis Jones from the Metric Collection
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 1966 during his time wi...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Nickel
Achille Castiglioni 'Lungangolo' Wood Shelving Unit by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1991.
Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled with beautiful desig...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pair of Glass & Chrome Shelving Units Etagere
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this pair of vintage chrome and glass etagere shelving units. Dimensions: 26" W x 12" D x 61.5" H each.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Midcentury Arch Top Shelf Mirrors, Rattan & Woven Wicker, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Handwoven Wall Mirrors with Shelf, Rattan, Wicker
Eye-catching Spanish handwoven bicolor rattan and wicker shelf mirrors in the style of the Emmanuelle peacock chair. Spain, 1960s-1970s.
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The frames have round tops and a meticulous handcrafted work that makes these shelves highly decorative and full of beautiful details. Lovely to be use in a bathroom hanging over a double vanity...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Mirror
Black Utensilo II Wall Organizer by Dorothee Maurer Becker, Germany 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed in 1969, Dorothee Maurer Beckers Utensilo Wall storage organizer shelf was produced by M Design Munich Western Germany, Ingo Maurer, her husbands company in the 1970s and h...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Plastic
Teakwood and Wrought Iron 1950s Wine Rack Shelf
Located in Lomita, CA
The wine stand holds 20 bottles of your favorite cru in gorgeous teakwood. The wood is special. It is from the second half of the 20th century with expertly crafted wrought iron in a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
$813 Sale Price
34% Off
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2012.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Chrome Vitrine in the Hollywood Regency Style
Located in New York, NY
Chrome and glass vitrine in the Hollywood Regency style. This interesting étagère has a wider lower section with two large glass shelves (17.5" Deep) and three more narrow shelves...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi 'Trio' Corner Furniture by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Corner Furniture designed by Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi in 1988.
Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be fill...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
1950s Midcentury French Rattan Wall Shelf Cubby
By Louis Sognot
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1950s Midcentury French Rattan Wall Shelf Cubby
Original patina.
21.5 h x 7.75 d x 18.75 w
Original vintage condition unrestored.
Refer to images.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Heavy Quality Iron And Glass Etagere / Bookshelf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A heavy, quality iron and glass etagere with three glass shelves with a fourth as the etagere top.
The iron frames with fine deep patina present very well overall.
Condition: Plea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vintage Rosewood / Lucite and Glass 5 Tier Display Shelf
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your décor with this exquisite Vintage Lucite and Rosewood 5 Tier Glass Display Shelf or Etagere. Crafted with a blend of elegance and functionality, this piece boasts a slee...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Lucite, Rosewood
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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