Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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
Mid-Century Modern Italian Adjustable Wall Unit with Shelves and Cabinets
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adjustable wall unit, teak, coated steel, brass, Italy, 1950s
Behold this exquisite multifunctional design from Italy, a testament to the mid-century modern design ethos of the 1950...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of French Riviera Shelves in Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous pair of Mid-Century organic shelves made in bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker. Vivai del Sud likely designed this beautiful shelves in Italy during the 1970s.
This stun...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Rietveld Room Dividers
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Rietveld Room Dividers, designed by Wim Rietveld, exemplify mid-century modern design with a focus on functionality and simplicity. These versatile room dividers feature a modula...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern William Watting Modular Wall System, 1960s the Netherlands
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern period modular two-tone wall unit designed by William Watting for Fristho, The Netherlands 1960.
Stylish vintage design wall unit, equipped with two wooden selv...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Black Printed Plastic Zig Zag Shelf, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Black-colored ABS step shelf. Italy 1970
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
French Riviera Two-Tier Wall Shelf in Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century two tier wall shelf in bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker. This stylish organic wall shelf was made in Italy during the 1970s.
Fully made with bamboo, rattan ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Stildomus 'Torcello' Wall Console in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Stildomus, 'Torcello' wall console, walnut, Italy, design 1977, production 1978
The 'Torcello' model is a rare find and is produced by the Italian company St...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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Walnut
Mid Century Unused Burnt Orange & Double Lined Ivory Bakelite Drawer Pulls
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century Orange & Ivory Bakelite Pull Knobs Set of Six, By Carvanite, these Burnt Orange Bakelite drawer pull nobs are perfect for living up a mid-century kitchen or cabinet.
Bakelite hardware vintage knobs...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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Bakelite
Mid Century Scandinavian Teak Wall Shelf
Located in Miami, FL
A Mid-Century Scandinavian style sculpted teak wall shelf, made in Denmark.
This interesting sail boat shaped wall shelf is great for a decorative item. Place your favorite vase,...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Hand Made Glazed Ceramic Shelf
Located in Miami, FL
Hand Made Glazed Ceramic Shelf
Offered for sale is a handmade functional glazed ceramic shelf that is signed and dated by Rexx Fischer. Rexx is a painter and ceramicist. He is the s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Ceramic
Peter Pepper Products of California wall hanging magazine display rack
Located in Ferndale, MI
Wall hanging magazine display rack by Peter Pepper Products . Three masonite panels finished in mid century colors fixed in walnut outer frame . Panels are canted outward for magazin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Masonite
606 Shelving system, Dieter Rams for Vitsœ
By Dieter Rams
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...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
1950's Carvanite Set of Twelve Unused Candy Green and Ivory Bakelite Handles
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century Green & Ivory Bakelite Pull Knobs Set of Twelve by Carvanite, these Candle Green Bakelite drawer pull with ivory trim, pulls/nobs perfect for living up a mid-century kitchen or cabinet.
Bakelite hardware vintage knobs...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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Bakelite
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary Mid-Century wall shelf in curved rattan, bamboo and wicker. This marvellous object was made in Italy in the 1960s and is attributed to the mastery of Franco Albini.
Th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Marcello Siard for Kartell Set of 6 Black Plastic Shelves, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Set of six shelves with asymmetrical plastic profile in black, designed by Marcello Siard for Kartell in the 1970s, are of two sizes 4 small (cm.35x44x30) and two large (cm. 35x80x30...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Firstaid Cabinet 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Wall Cabinet 1970s.
Beautiful vintage patina.
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Mid-Century TOMADO Style Red and Grey Industrial Shelving Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Tomado style industrial shelving with Red and Grey shelves on black enameled metal wire risers. The shelves rest on the wire risers and can be arranged to different posi...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Wire
Mid-Century TOMADO Red Industrial Shelving Unit with Flower Sticker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Tomado industrial shelving unit with red sheet metal shelves on black enameled wire risers. One shelf comes with a flower sticker! In original condition with some visible...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Wire
Curved Rattan Shelf
Located in Oxford, GB
Indulge your space with the unique aesthetic of this Pencil Reed Rattan Curved Floating Shelf. Crafted from natural materials, this shelf exudes quality and longevity. Its curved des...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rattan
Mid Century wall mounted Telephone Privacy Booth
Located in Bern, CH
Mid Century Telephone wall mounted Privacy Booth. Made of fibreglass. Internally bolstered for sound damping. Two holes at rear for wall hanging....
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit System
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit System
Offered is a beautiful Danish Modern teak wall unit. This wall unit is slightly unique in that it...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Pair HANGING Walnut Mid-Century Danish Modern Floating Dressers Console Cabinets
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair HANGING Walnut Mid-Century Danish Modern Dressers Floating Console Cabinets MINT!
Featuring push to open double folding doors.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Wall Unit Cabinet by Nils Jonsson for Troeds
Located in Mortsel, BE
Very nice wall cabinet, some wear and tear see pictures please
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Mid century wall shelf by ULUV, Czechoslovakia 1960´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century wooden shelf made by ULUV company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s.
It´s made of beech wood.
In very good Vintage condition.
Height: 30 cm
width: 74 cm
de...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Beech
Italian large bookcase, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian large bookcase, 1970s.
Dimensions: H= 200 cm; W= 325 cm; D= 52 cm.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Mid-Century Wall Shelf in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning wall shelf in curved rattan and bamboo. This unique object was made in Italy in the 1960s and is attributed to the mastery of Franco Albini.
This gorgeous wall shelf is fully made in curved rattan with a structure made of a single curved bamboo cane. The whole is kept together by a stunning weave of rattan wicker.
The materials used make this shelf light...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Midcentury Wall Shelf or Console, Rattan and Bamboo, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous large rectangular wall shelf in bamboo and rattan. This unique object was made in Italy in the 1960s and is attributed to the mastery of Franco Albini.
This lovely item c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Nils Jonsson Mid Century Rosewood Shelving system, magnificent condition.
By Nils Jonsson
Located in Nantwich, GB
An impressive Rosewood Domi 9 Modular Shelving System, designed by Nils Jonsson for Troeds in the 1960's.
A stunning piece of furniture enhances any interior, comprising of a three drawer cupboard, double glass fronted sliding door display cabinet...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Restored Midcentury Circular Rattan Wall Shelf with Mahogany Slats
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circular rattan wall self, circa 1950. This rare rattan wall shelf features unique five strand stack rattan frame made with cut-out sections that hold two mahogany shelves.
1960s, ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rattan, Wood
20th Century French Bamboo Book Shelving - Vintage Wall Rack, Unit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern French shelving made of handcrafted bamboo, in good condition. The freestanding wall rack, unit is composed with three large, small levels. The small library...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo
Teak Wall Board No. 22 Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder, Denmark 1960
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Teak wall board
Design:
Kai Kristiansen
Producer:
Aksel Kjersgaard Odder, Denmark
Decade:
1960s
This wall board element was designed by Kai...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Extra Long Mid-Century Teak Slat Wall Mounted Coat and Hat Rack or Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large midcentury wall mounted teak slatted shelf or coat and hat rack. In original condition with wear and scratching consistent with age...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a bookshelf, bar, media cabinet, vitrine...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
Danish Design Teak Wall Coat Rack with Chrome Hooks, 60s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Danish Design Teak Wall coat rack with chrome hooks, 60s.
A Danish teak wall coat rack from the 1960s with chrome accents.
Made and a design from Den...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Maple Hanging Wall Shelves
Located in Germantown, MD
Americsn Vintage Maple hanging wall shelves in good co dition measuring 30"W x 7"D x 27"H.
Use in the kitchen, bathroom or garage as an extra org...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Maple
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, ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
4 Floating Shelves with 6 Sculptural Wooden Pebbles, Sereno by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Set of Four Floating Shelves with Six Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents, Sereno by Joel Escalona
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What happens when the practical becomes art?
What happens when ornamentation gains...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
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...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Mid Century Wall Shelf by Krásná Jizba, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Krasna JIzba
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century wooden shelf made by Krásná Jizba company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s.
It´s made of beech wood.
In very good Vintage condition, shows signs of age and us...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Beech
Mid-century Coat Rack by Drevokov, Czechoslovakia, 1960´s
By Drevotvar
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This hall coat rack was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s and produced by DREVOTVAR. Material: plywood, wood, leatherette, metal. It can be mounted on the wall or laid freely on the floor.
It is a characteristic example of Czechoslovak furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Wicker Rattan & Wrought Iron Coatrack Shelf, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A combination shelf and coat rack, wicker wrapped wrought iron.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Stunning Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Room Divider Etagere Walnut
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury American designer Paul McCobb freestanding Maple with walnut finish room divider for Planner Group. Unit is Solid Maple wood with Walnut brown lacquer finish. This unit is in vintage condition - Has lower cabinet and (1) lower drawer - all maple with an original Walnut lacquer finish - Original Solid brass knobs...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Dodona 300 bookcase by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide - Italy - 70's.
Located in Padova, IT
Modular bookcase with adjustable shelves. Plastic material.
The legendary Italian company Artemide was founded in the province of Milan in 1959 by the designer and engineer Ernesto G...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Chrome & Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible design, a cityscape wall shelf designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features Fine heavy construction with brass & chrome clad patchwork design. Includes two L ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Brass Etagere with Stair Form and Smoked Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful and functional etagere with stair form in three levels. The brass has a faux bamboo in very good condition and smoked glass in all shelves.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf in Hardwood, Brass & Steel Geraldo de Barros Brazil
Located in New York, NY
The MF 710 bookshelf by Geraldo de Barros is stunning & probably the most complete of the systems created by him, despite having only 3 basic components: columns, boxes, and shelves....
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1950s South American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Iron
Stunning Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Room Divider Etagere black
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury American designer Paul McCobb freestanding black lacquer room divider for Planner Group. Unit black lacquer finish. This unit is in Beautiful vintage condition - Has lower cabinet and (2) lower drawers - all maple with an original black lacquer finish - Solid brass knobs...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of James Mont Wall Brackets
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of stylized Asian modernist triangular wall mounted brackets in black lacquer and gold leaf by James Mont Designs.
Demilune display ledge is ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Giuseppe Rivadossi Pair of Cabinets in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, cabinets, oak, glass, Italy, 1975.
An exceptional pair of cabinets by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, featuring a high level of craftsmansh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Rosewood Metal Glass and Formica Wall Unit Baugnman Attributed for John Stuart
Located in New York, NY
Stunning wall unit having rosewood cabinets with white Formica surfaces, brushed metal trim, and tinted glass shelves. Impressive three bay unit, having storage cabinets, drawers and...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Set of Sixteen Museum Display Holders Made of Plexiglass
Located in Doornspijk, NL
These 16 beautifully shaped display holders were used in the anatomical department of Het Museum Volkenkunde in Leiden (the Museum of Cultural Anthropol...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Wall Document Holder in Wood
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern wooden wall-mounted document holder with three separate sections for documents, each one having a metal tag holder. The piece has two hinges on the back to attach ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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Metal
Pace Collection Chrome and Burl Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage modern wall unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection features quality midcentury construction and striking streamlined design...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Tomado Midcentury Modular Wall Unit, Shelving System with Rare Bookstands
By Tomado
Located in Schagen, NL
This modular industrial piece, features 3 shelves, two gliding stands for books and one stand to place upon the shelves. These stands are not often to be found anymore.
Every shelf ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
French Prince of Wales Feather Bracket, Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Pair of wall brackets. Made in Italy as indicated on the back of the top shelf. Giltwood with carved feather plume motif and a sculpted bow at the bottom, in the Style of Maison Jansen.
These 3 feather wall brackets inspired by the Prince of Wales Feathers.
Stéphane Boudin...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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Wood
Large Italian Wall Unit in Rosewood, Teak and Mahogany, 1964
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in New York, NY
Wall unit with adjustable shelving system, cabinet, chest and flip top desk in rosewood, teak and mahogany by I.S.A., Italian 1964 (label on...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood, Teak
Wall-Mounted Bar Cabinet Designed by Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Amazing design in mahogany wood and brass accents, circa 1950.
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Dorothee Maurer Becker Uten, Silo II Wall-All Wall Organizer, West-Germany
Located in St. Louis, MO
Dorothee - Maurer - Becker, Uten. Silo II Wall-All Wall Organizer, color is black. Signed Dorothee - Maurer - Becker product of M. Munich West-Germany, circa 1970s. ABS plastic, over...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Mid-century Modern shelves and wall cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern shelves and wall cabinets 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 and wall cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern shelves and wall cabinets 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 and wall cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Joel Escalona, Poul Cadovius, Paul Evans, and Dorothee Maurer-Becker. 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 and wall cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $64 and tops out at $60,000 while the average work can sell for $3,448.
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