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
Milo Baughman Style Tall Chrome and Glass Column Étagère
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Milo Baughman style tall chrome and glass column étagère,
Each one fitted with four 17 inch square clear glass shelves. Each cube shelf has a display heigh...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
$716 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Wood Bookcases Shelves Cavalletto Model for Agapecasa
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...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
$2,751 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid century Wall Shelf Bookcase by František Jirák, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-century wall-mounted bookcase by František Jirák, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
This vintage storage unit was designed by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra Nabytok. It dates from the 1960s and c...
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Etageres, Wall Unit or Book Shelves
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning transitional pair of matching shelving units from the 1970's. They feature burl wood with a decorative lattice work. Price includes the p...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Burl
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Dark Wood Bookcase, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design dark wood bookcase with variable height position of shelves, produced in Denmark from 1960s, unknow design.
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Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
$4,648 Sale Price
20% Off
Comprehensive Storage System by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production 'CSS" - Comprehensive Storage System designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1959. This system is in excellent condition with the early Herman Miller lable cons...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut.
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
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...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
$1,620 Sale Price
35% Off
1970s Danish Cadovius Teak 5-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Bookshelf Library
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunning 1970s five-bay Danish teak CADO shelving system designed by Paul Cadovius consisting of 32 pieces including the uprights, plus 50 brackets. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Floor Shelf by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Floor Shelf by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1960s
Two-tier floor shelf with four tubular metal legs, painted black.
The shelf has two levels, with 200 cm (78.74 i...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
2 Large Floating Shelves with 2 Sculptural Wooden Pebble Sereno by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Set of Two Large Floating Shelves with Two Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents in the Middle, Sereno by Joel Escalona
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What happens when the practical becomes art?
What happens when ...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
$4,359 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Rare Mid-Century Pilastro Wall Unit w/ Desk and Overhead Light by Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and remarkable Mid-Century Pilastro wall unit set by renowned Dutch designer Coen de Vries. This comprehensive system combines multiple panel-backed bookcases with extended sh...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Sheet Metal
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Unit in Wood and Aluminum for Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Please get in touch regarding the exact price. Charlotte Perriand Nuage unit in wood and aluminum for Cassina
The modules with doors on this iconic piec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Bookshelf by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A prolific and gifted designer, Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) masterfully laid the groundwork for modern living in Brazil through his furniture and interiors. Born in Portugal and tra...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Franco Albini Veliero Bookcase for Cassina, Italy, new
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material. The shelf is available in natural ashwood or black stained ashwood with elements in either brass or satin brass chrome.
Bookcase desig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
$47,312 / item
Monumental Danish Modular Wine Rack After Richard Nissen for Nissen Langaa
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A truly monumental modular wine rack attributed to Richard Nissen for Nissen Langaa. This wine rack is 9 bottles wide and 13 bottles tall for a total of 117. Most in this style are m...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Charlotte Perriand Nuage À Plots for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the material/color/model of the product.
Nuage à Plots by Charlotte Perriand belongs to a select group of furnishings that are ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Alvar Aalto Entryway Console Mirror and Stool Set, 1950s for Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful entryway set of a drawer console, mirror and stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek made of solid birch. The set is in original condition with a light surface finishing. The wood...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch, Mirror
Original Dieter Rams Wandregal 606 Vitsoe weiß Design Bauhaus
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes modulares Wandregalsystem von Vitsoe aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Dieter Rams, einem der einflussreichsten Möbeldesigner d...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Tomado Style Wall Mount Shelving Unit w/ Black Frame and Multi-Colored Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single section wall mounted shelving unit with adjustable metal enameled shelves on black wire risers. Yellow, red and blue interchangeable industrial style shelves for displaying bo...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
"EXTENSO" Modular Shelving System produced by AMMA TORINO, 1962
By Amma
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Shelving unit with two wooden cabinets and six wooden shelves. Italy, Amma Torino, 1962.
Important piece of modern design, mixing modernist and classic design ideas in a modular sys...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Hardwood
Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modern modular teak wall unit designed by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe, circa 1960. Black lacquered wooden uprights with ant legs. Multiple teak wooden shelves with brass hang system...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
$1,707 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
1970s 5-Shelf Tubular Chrome and Green Perspex Shelving Unit - 2 AVAILABLE
By Usm Haller
Located in London, England
1970s five shelf polished tubular chrome and bright green perspex shelving unit. The unit is in the style of Swiss modular furniture brand USM Haller. The height adjustable shelves slot into the vertical rectangular supporting column which is supported by the larger lower shelf at the bottom. The four adjustable shelves are slightly smaller in depth by 10cm than the shelf at the bottom.
The curved chrome top of the supporting column is removable to allow something to be slotted into the middle of it perhaps a mirror or another piece of perspex. I am not sure what exactly because it's missing from both units. The perspex shelves...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,688 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Poul Cadovius for Cado "Royal System" Modular Wall Shelve, circa 1948
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
'Royal System' wall shelve designed by Poul Cadovius, circa 1948.
Manufactured by Cado in Denmark.
In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
Wood
Metal
Dimensions:
D 20.2 cm x W 60.5 cm x H 99 cm
Poul Cadovius (1911-2011) was a Danish designer and manufacturer. Trained as a saddler and upholster, Cadovius became interested in industrial design and established his own furniture manufacturing company under the name of Royal Systems in 1945.
Between 1964-1967, Cadovius purchased the well-established furniture manufacturer France & Søn and renamed the company Cado. Cadovius collaborated with the impressive roster of iconic Danish designers through France & Søn and Cado, including Sigvar Bernadotte, Grete Jalk, Arne Vodder, Edvard Kindt-Larsen, and Finn Juhl.
His minimalistic aesthetic is considered a perfect harmony between form and function, industrial and organic, affordable and elegant. Although the Royal System shelving unit...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
$1,618 Sale Price
44% Off
1st Generation Eames ESU 220-C for Herman Miller, in Red, Blue, Yellow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1st generation ESU, model 220-C storage unit, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Inspired by industrial warehouse shelving, this first-generation ESU from ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Elm
George Nelson For Mobilier International Paris Mid Century Wall Unit
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Probably by George Nelson 1960's. An exceptional large scale wall unit with three compartments. Tall heavy black powder coated adjustable height metal frames with other metal legs.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Paul Evans Wall Mirror & Console Table Shelf in Brass & Chrome
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible design combination, a cityscape wall shelf and mirror designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features fine heavy construction with brass & chrome clad patchwork ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pilastro Two-Section Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet
Attributed to Pilastro Netherlands, 1950s–1960s
A striking example of Dutch mid-century industrial design, this two-section ena...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
$1,950 Sale Price
20% Off
Expertly Restored - Janet Schwietzer "Obra" Wall Unit for Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Pilastro Two Section Metal Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet and Five Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro enameled metal shelving unit with cabinet. This unit features a gray metal cabinet with black and white enameled sliding doors and 5 assorted color metal ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Modular sky-ground bookcase, Manifattura Italiana, circa 1960
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Modular sky-ground bookcase, made of walnut wood, Italian manufacture, inspired by Franco Albini's infinity bookcase, of the highest quality. The bookcase consists of two bays with t...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Teak
Large Teakwood Italian Mid-Century Modern hanging shelf attributed to Isa
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This hanging shelf was produced in Italy around the 1950s. It is made from teakwood and remains in overall good condition.
Shelf is part of a 1950s furniture made in part with furnit...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
La Permanente Mobili Cantù wall unit, 1950s
Located in Uccle, BE
La Permanente Mobili Cantù wall unit, 1950s
Dimensions
D: 45 cm (17.72")
H: 280 cm (110.24")
W: 265 cm (104.33")
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Large Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Large Rectangular Floating Shelf with One Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accent, Sereno by Joel Escalona
—
What happens when the practical becomes art?
What happens when ornamentation ga...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
$4,956 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Pair Decorative Brass Smoked Glass 4 Tier Shelves Vitrines Etageres Displays
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Decorative Brass Smoked Glass 4 Tier Shelves Vitrines Etageres Displays
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass, Steel
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...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s
By William Watting, ScanFlex
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...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Beech, Teak
$3,747 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Explorer Cabinet Small Red by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona 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 furnitur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$11,768 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Charlotte Perriand Nuage À Plots for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the material/color/model of the product. Shelving unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
$18,735 / item
Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like String Shelves, 2 of 2
By Ladderax, Robert Heal
Located in London, GB
Robert Heal for Staples, 1964
'Ladderax' shelving system
[ NO. 2 of 2 UNITS AVAILABLE - THIS LISTING IS FOR THE RIGHT HAND SIDE UNIT IN THE PHOTOS ]
One bay system. Four wooden she...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Wall Unit by Sven Ellekaer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern 2-Bay Wall Unit by Sven Ellekaer. 80.5w 16.5d 72h. Cabinets and shelves can be re-arranged.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Wire shelf / wall bookcase “Artist” Ikea 1990s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Ikea String spirit shelf from tomado / enetri by niels gammelgaard. 2 chrome metal uprights. 5 pine spokes.
Attaches to the wall and stands on the floor with two points.
Category
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wire
Italian Designer, Pair of Wall-Mounted Consoles, Bamboo, Rattan, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo and rattan wall-mounted consoles designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Bookcase Shelf, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful French Riviera style triangular corner bookshelf made in bamboo, hand.woven rattan and wicker. This lovely organic bookshelf was hand-made in Italy during the 1970s.
In f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
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...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
$10,008 Sale Price / item
20% Off
George Nakashima 6 Foot Free Edge Corner Counter Shelf or Console, Signed, 1971
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A corner-mounted counter shelf or floating console table by George Nakashima comprising a single slab in American black walnut with two free edges, signe...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb for Calvin Two Piece Etagere / Room Divider Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A two-piece etagere by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, circa 1960s, in walnut with brushed aluminum framework and hardware. Can also serve as a room divider if desired.
Base meas...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
$4,500 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century "Combex" Three Section Dark Stained Pine Shelving Unit by Pastoe
By Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century "Combex" series, three section, wenge color stained, pine shelving unit by the highly acclaimed Dutch post-war design powerhouse Pastoe. Comes with multiple shelves, two ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Smoked Glass, Pine
Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like String Shelves, 1 of 2
By Ladderax, Robert Heal
Located in London, GB
Robert Heal for Staples, 1964
'Ladderax' shelving system
[ NO. 1 of 2 UNITS AVAILABLE - THIS LISTING IS FOR THE LEFT HAND SIDE UNIT IN THE PHOTOS ]
One bay system. Four wooden shel...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century French Étagère/Bookcase by Kim Moltzer, 1970's
By Kim Moltzer
Located in Vilnius, LT
Mid-Century French gilt metal/steel étagère/bookcase by Kim Moltzer from 1970s.
The structure is in square form gilt steel with shelves in smoky glass on black color base.
Very good ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Italian Floor to Ceiling teak Wall Unit - 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid Century Modern Italian Floor to Ceiling teak Wall Unit - 1960s
adjustable height...
Wear consistent with age and use : See photos
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
606 Shelving system, Dieter Rams for Vitsœ
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Neuss, NW
Modular 606 shelving system by Dieter Rams for Vitsœ from the 1960s. High-quality construction consisting of two aluminium E Tracks, four shelves and one container with up and over d...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Chrome Brass and Glass Mid-Century Modern Étagères
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very sharp looking high quality craftsmanship étagères with glass shelves in style of Romea Riga.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass, Chrome
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.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
1970s MCM Circular Brass or Gold Room Divider Étagère with Glass Display Shelves
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large 1970s two section round brass & glass étagère, often attributed to Milo Baughman of the Hollywood Regency style. Two-piece design allows to adjust overall width by moving the p...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Lane Furniture Oil Drop Lacquer Four Shelf Bookcase / Etagere
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century four-shelf etagere / bookshelf with an oil drop lacquer finish. (LANE FURNITURE)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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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