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
A mid-century teak bookcase by Pierre Cruège - France - 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This mid-century teak bookcase, designed by Pierre Cruège (1913-2003) for Éditions Formes in France during the 1950s, presents a harmonious fusion of sculptural artistry and sturdy c...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Milo Baughman Shelving Unit for Glenn of California c1950s
Located in Oakland, CA
Stunning and very practicable three level shelving unit designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. Well documented and uncommon piece executed in walnut. Beautiful vintage co...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Brass and Glass Diamond Etagere
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style mid century brass and glass diamond étagère
Etagere measures: 52 wide x 12 deep x 64.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Stepped Four Tier Iron and Glass Display Shelf
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century architectural display stand constructed of an angle iron frame with glass shelves. The frame is stepped in a classic skyscrape...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Free-Standing Bookshelf Unit
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...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Jacques Adnet French Etagere or Bookshelf Display Shelf Black Metal Faux Bamboo
Located in Chicago, IL
Jacques Adnet French metal and brass etagere or open bookshelf or display shelf with four shelves. The faux metal is lacquered black with brass Adnet stars and curved side details wi...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Bookshelf
By Aldo Tura
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Lacquered Goatskin and Brass Bookshelf, designed by Aldo Tura, Italy, circa 1960s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a bookshelf, vitrine, console table, or bar. It h...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Two Floating Shelves with One Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Set of Two Floating Shelves with One Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accent in the Middle, Sereno by Joel Escalona
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What happens when the practical becomes art?
What happens when ornamen...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like String Shelves, 2 of 2
By Robert Heal, Ladderax
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...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Wall Mounted Console, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan wall mounted console designed and produced by a Italian designer, Italy, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
De Coene Norm Office 770 Modular Wall Unit , 1969, Belgium Design
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressed facade of a Modular wall unit in oak designed by the Coene Manufacture, Belgium ,1969 "Norm office 770" is an universal modular system construction...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Franco Albini Bookcase Infinito Wall for Cassina, Italy, new
By Franco Albini, Cassina
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. Please get in touch.
An extremely functional design wall bookcase designed by Franco Albini combines tradition and modernity in an ongoing dialog between materials and technologies. Designed in 1958 after the Infinito double-sided bookcase, Infinito Wall...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Lucite, Gilded Metal and Glass Shelve, American Work by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very decorative shelves unit is made of lucite, gilded metal and glass. This is an American work by famous designer Charles Hollis Jones, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Wim Rietveld Wall Unit and Bookcase Model 663 for Gispen, Dutch Modernism
By Wim Rietveld, Gispen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dutch Modernism Wall Unit and Bookcase Model 663 designed by Wim Rietveld (son of Gerrit Rietveld) in 1954 for Gispen. Freestanding grey enamebled steel frame with modular shelves an...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Steel
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.
5 wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system.
It ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vivai del Sud Italian Bookcase Etagere Four Shelves in Bamboo and Rattan, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous mid-century bookcase fully made in curved bamboo and rattan. This charming and unique piece was designed by Vivai del Sud and produced in Italy during the 1970s.
In fabul...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
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.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
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
Materials
Teak, Glass
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
Materials
Metal
Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
These emerald gold aluminum tension poles are hard to find. The color and finish set the tone for this sleek and versatile wall unit. The "Omnibus" or "Omni" shelving system is a m...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Pierre Jeanneret File Rack Unit with Stencil Marks
Located in Soho, London, GB
Pierre Jeanneret file rack unit from the Administrative Buildings of Chandigarh.
This piece presents a beautiful patina and a rare stencil mark on...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Ergo 3-Bay Teak Freestanding Modular Shelving Blindheim Mobelfabrikk Norway 1961
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This Scandinavian freestanding “Ergo" 3-Bay teak modular shelving unit was designed by John Texmon and Einar Blindheim for Blindheim Mobelfabrikk, Norway in the 1960s. The gently curved edges of the cabinets and nicely sculpted elevated legs make for a very elegant statement piece.
This particular system is well-balanced and symmetrical, with a central bar, flanked by two cabinets, two cupboards and four shelves.
This shelving system with four uprights, can be moved to any configration and includes four shelves, two cabinets with a diamond shaped design on the sliding glass doors, backed with the original period green backing boards, which are also in the rear of both cupboards and bar. The two matching cupboards have sliding doors with a single shelf, and the dropdown bar, with key, opens to reveal the original Mica laminate bar in a fantastic grey and white sixties pattern.
In very clean vintage condition, the set is still wearing its original finish and has recently been gently oiled and is ready to be fitted.
Overall measurements: 249cm W x 203cm H x 38cm D
Sliding door cupboards: 79cm W x 40cm H x 34cm D
Glass sliding cabinets...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
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.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Dark Stained Oak Floating Shelving Unit Still Life Floating Shelf
Located in Birmingham, AL
This Floating Shelving Unit offers a new and modern take on Mid-century wall storage. Defined by sturdiness and minimalism, this Still Life floating shelving unit is available in nat...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
3 Floating Shelves with 3 Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents, Sereno by Nono
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Set of Three Floating Shelves with Three Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents, Sereno by Joel Escalona
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What happens when the practical becomes art?
What happens when ornamentation ga...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Brass Bookshelf / Room Divider, 4 Drawers
By Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid Century mODERNIST sideboard, shelf unit, room divider, designed by Paul McCobb circa 1950’s.
This example features bleached walnut wood shelves, 4 drawers etc. supported by a s...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Shelving Unit with Writing Table, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern freestanding shelving unit.
Striking Belgium design from the 1960s.
This wonderful Mid-Century Mo...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Metal
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s
In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
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
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
2 Large Floating Shelves with 3 Sculptural Wooden Pebble Sereno by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Set of Two Large Floating Shelves with Three Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents in the Middle, Sereno by Joel Escalona
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What happens when the practical becomes art?
What happens whe...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
3-Bay Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Great Vintage Condition
Dimensions: 97” L x 78”H x 12” D (Deepest)
Description: A vintage teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius....
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Two-Piece Walnut Corner Desk Table Bookcase Hutch
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut two piece corner desk bookcase hutch. Good utilitarian size bookcase using small corner space.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Bernhardt & Vella 'Alba' Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase 2 Sections Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ellen Bernhardt and Paola Vella for Arflex, 'Alba' Sectional Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase.
This is a wonderful and very versatile freestanding bookcase with many possibilitie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Multicolored Wall Unit by Tjerk Rijenga for Pilastro, the Netherlands 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a great composition of different elements in a Pilastro wall unit. A diverse collection of different parts selected to make a complete unit ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Chrome and Glass Large Design Institute America Étagère Shelving Wall Unit
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern large chrome and glass étagère shelving wall unit.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
A Large Wall Hanging Pine Plate Rack This useful piece hangs on the wall
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large Wall Hanging Pine Plate Rack
This useful piece hangs on the wall and drains and stores plates until required
It has a pine frame and wooden dowels with a waterfall shape, a...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
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
Mid Century Modern Hilker Furniture 4-Bay Wall Unit, Germany, 1960s
By Hilker
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage four-bay wall unit by Hilker of Germany, circa 1960. Wall mount steel frame with teak cabinets and glass clad bar cabinet.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Square Revolving Bookcase Shelf MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Square Revolving Bookcase Shelf MINT!
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Shelving System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Vienna, AT
Large wall unit, shelving system by Cado Denmark designed by Poul Cadovius in 1958.
This shelving systems is made in really height quality hard wood. The system allows arranging mu...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Hardwood, Softwood
Midcentury Modern Bookshelf in Hardwood & Metal, Michel Arnault, c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful bookshelf is made in Ivory wood, Rosewood and metal. It features 4 large shelves, 5 exposed shelves, 2 doors and 6 shelves. The wood has been refinished displaying col...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Feal (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Lega), model ‘S2’ wall unit, mahogany, anodized aluminum, lacquered aluminum, Italy, 1950s
Both aesthetics and functionality comes into play i...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Shelf, Les Arcs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Charlotte Perriand shelf made for Les Arcs ski resort. Circa 1960s. Solid slab of Pine wood secured onto a steel frame glazed in a white ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Pop Design, Grande étagère Originale Modulable En Bois Laqué Circa 1960
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Pop Design, Grande étagère Originale Modulable En Bois Laqué Circa 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Oak Freestanding Wall Unit Shelving/Bookcase by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the timeless elegance and functional design of the mid-century era with this exquisite Freestanding Wall Unit Shelving, masterfully designed by Lou Hodges for the renowned Ca...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Pierre Chapo 'B17C' Bibliothèque in Solid Elm 284 cm / 111.81 in.
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'Bibliothèque' wall unit bookshelf, largest version, model 'B17C', solid elm, France, 1970s
This wall unit, known as model ‘B17’, is an early edition designed by the F...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Elm
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Pair of Proposal P700 Wall Shelves, Italy 1969
Located in Naples, IT
Two Proposal series bookcases model P700 in chrome-plated metal and mirrored steel with glass doors. Design Vittorio Introini
Prod. Saporiti, Italy, 1969
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Italian Modular Bookshelf with Unusual Drawers, Italy
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid-Century Modern Modular Teak Bookshelf, Italy 1960s
An unsual modular bookshelf crafted in Italy in the 1960s, featuring a sleek iron frame with polished brass feet, two uniquely...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass, Iron
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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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Danish Design Low Teak Bookcase by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish Design: Bookcase
Danish tall bookcase in beautiful teak veneer. Designed by Carlo Jensen and made by Hundevad & Co. The sloping shelves are...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Elm Blonde Shelf attributed to Roland Haeusler for Maison Regain - 1980s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Elm Blonde Shelf by Roland Haeusler for Maison Regain
1980s - France - Vintage
Measures : 87cmx23,5cm H:72cm
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
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
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...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany
By Feal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Feal (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Lega), model ‘S2’ wall unit, mahogany veneer, anodized aluminum, brass-plated aluminum, Italy, 1950s
Both aesthetics and functionality comes i...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Gispen Low 3 Section Industrial Cabinet with Drop Down Desk by A.R. Cordemeyer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A.R. Cordemeyer grey enameled metal 3 section industrial bookshelf and storage unit with drop down cabinet in center. Perfect for use as a bookshelf, credenza, as a bar with addition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Separation Shelf Made of Exotic Wood, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice separation shelf is made of exotic wood. This is a very simple design, a French work, Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
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 ten aluminum E-Tracks, nine shelves, three cabinets with sliding doors an...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
AS4 modular wall unit 32" wide bookshelf: solid white oak and blackened steel
Located in Newburgh, NY
The AS4 modular shelving unit is handmade using solid hardwood with dovetail joinery, and solid steel. This single-bay shelving unit can easily be rearranged, expanded upon, and rel...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Corner Etagere
Located in west palm beach, FL
Discover the charm of this Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Corner Etagere, a stunning piece that effortlessly blends natural beauty with timeless functional...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Rattan
Poul Cadovius for Cado "Royal System" Modular Wall Shelve, circa 1948
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
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...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini '795' Library in Metal and Walnut
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, library or wall unit, model '795', walnut, metal, Italy, design 1935, edition made in 1980s
Stunning library designed by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini. This wal...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
1960's Art Wall Unit or Room Divider with Sculpture by Jelínek
Located in Praha, CZ
Unique mid-century artistic wall unit or room divider made of metal with two wooden benches and sculpture by Jelínek (signed).
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Copper
Bookshelf with Rosewood Veneers by Brazilian company Celina Decorações, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Produced in the 1960s by Celina Decorações, this Rosewood bookshelf has a robust and elaborate structure. Built with four columns, two drawer modules, and one cabinet module, it can ...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Cadovius, open bookshelf or room divider, metal, Denmark, 1960s
This sizable and minimalist shelving unit was designed by Poul Cadovius. This shelving system exists of a thin f...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
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 Char...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Wall Unit Bookshelf by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Step into the captivating world of Frattelli Proserpio's timeless craftsmanship with this exquisite 1960s teak wall unit. Created by the talented Proserpio brothers in their factory,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
Asymmetric Wall Shelf, France, 1960s/70s
Located in LEWES, GB
Unique asymmetric wall shelf, France, 1960s/70s. In original condition. One shelf has a hole (see photos). Fast shipping worldwide.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Louis Van Teeffelen Wall Unit in Teak and Brass by WeBe, Netherlands, circa 1950
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Elegant wall-unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for WéBé (Walraven & Bevers), Netherlands – circa 1950.
The wall unit is made of black lacquered wood pilars, teak veneer shelves and cabine...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Italian Wood Bar Cabinet with Mirrored Interior, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Italian modern bar cabinet, defined by clean lines and thoughtful craftsmanship. The rich-toned solid wood features channeled grooves along the front and sides, lending a sen...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Media Cart or Serving Bar Cart by Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful rolling serving or media cart. The perfect Danish modern cart for a small flat screen TV, bric brac or rolling bar cart, circa 1970-1980. It has pl...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
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.