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Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Dada Est. Contemporary Ashwood Wall-Mounted Shelve
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall-mounted shelve by Dada - Est. Manufactured in Barcelona, 2017. Ashwood Measures: 32 cm D x 200 cm W x 200 cm H Production delay: 7-9 weeks There is the possibilit...
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2010s Spanish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood

Amuneal’s Collector's Hanging 2 Bay Brass and Glass Shelving Unit
Located in New York, NY
This Wall Hanging Brass and Glass Shelving Unit is part of Amuneal’s Collector’s Shelving System and features our precision machined brass fittings ...
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2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Brass

Rattan shelf
Located in Lugo, IT
Rattan shelf Good condition. Thanks
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Rattan

e15 Customizable Arie Shelf by Arik Levy
Located in New York, NY
With its striking concept, shelf Arie is an ideal storage solution. A multitude of seamless combinations are possible without apparent visual repetitions. In- and outside corners can...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood

Dada Est. Mid Century Modern Ashwood Wall-Mounted Shelve
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall-mounted shelve by Dada - Est. Manufactured in Barcelona, 2017. Ashwood Measures: 32 cm D x 200 cm W x 200 cm H Production delay: 7-9 weeks There is the possibility of maki...
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2010s Spanish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood

Large Wall Hanging Shelving Unit in Solid Walnut by Elliott Marks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid walnut shelving unit that hangs from wall. Hand selected premium hardwood finished in durable natural hard wax/ oil finish. The vertical frames attach to the wall and have slot...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Maple

Opinion Ciatti Henry III Triangular Wall Shelf Left
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well defined with contemporary lines, a geometric design and unusual shapes in order to surprise and astonish. Henri is the collection of shelves designed by Bruno Rainaldi, characte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Stainless Steel

Dada Est. Contemporary Ashwood Wall-Mounted Shelve
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall-mounted shelve by Dada - Est. Manufactured in Barcelona, 2017. Ashwood Measures: 32 cm D x 200 cm W x 200 cm H Dada Est. / Makes a handmade furniture production with the bes...
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2010s Spanish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood

Rustic Jean Prouve Style Wall Shelf
Located in New York, NY
Modern-antique wood wall shelf in the style of the Jean Prouvé Rayonnage Mural sold by Vitra. Goes with both modern design and primitive design. Shelf mounts to the wall with two...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Oak

USM Haller Shelving R1 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Chrome, Steel

Paperback Shelf By Spectrum
Located in Toronto, CA
By Spectrum Designed By Studio Parade Size Large A pure and playful wall system designed out of love for books. The fuller the cupboard, the more bea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood

Amuneal's Black Wood, Steel, and Bronze Industrial Wall Mounted Shelving
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Charred Pine, Steel and Bronze Shelving with Formed Returns. This single bay Loft Shelving Series unit is wall-mounted to support five shelves, using custom machined brass fittings on bent steel posts. Amuneal’s proprietary machined hardware clamps onto the posts so that the shelves can be easily adjusted at any time. The burnt oak shelves are milled in house from pine before being hand-finished using the traditional Shou Sugi Ban process of burning the wood. Ebonized oak is a similar looking alternative black wood option. Once completed, the shelves are sealed with a protective coating that keeps that burnt finish from rubbing off. The combination of blackened steel posts, machined and patinated brass hardware and the charred oak shelves make this a stunning and sculptural shelving...
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2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Steel, Brass

USM Haller Shelving RE119
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. Perforated panels elevated. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Chrome, Steel

shelves in oak by GUILLERME &CHAMBRON
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron customs made shelves in oak one of the king
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Oak

Contemporary Golden Brass Duo Bottle Bracket by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Duo Bottle Bracket by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 15 x D 7 x H 6 cm Materials: Brass. Available in Solo, Duo, or Trio versions. Available in three configurations, the Bottle B...
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2010s Australian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Brass

Wall Storage Pocket in Navy Leather and Brass with 3 Hooks by Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Combining style with modern utility Ledger Wall Pockets are a sleek and functional storage solution designed to organize and declutter. Crafted from smooth vegtan leather and a sturd...
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2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Sarreid Wall Shelf, Carved Wood, Gargoyle, Lion, Made in Spain
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Sarreid carved wood shelves. Can be used with glass top as seen in pictures or without. Made in Spain. Measures: Glass top is 108 (length)...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

USM Shelving R2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors and two drawers. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated stee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Chrome, Steel

Muuto Denmark ‘Oto 100’ Storage System by Pil Bredahl
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Listed is a pre-owned Muuto's Oto 100 storage system, designed by Pil Bredahl in 2010, produced in very limited numbers and out of production today. The futuristic Oto 100 storage...
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2010s Danish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Fiberglass

Wall Storage Pocket in Saddle Leather and Stainless by Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Combining style with modern utility Ledger Wall Pockets are a sleek and functional storage solution designed to organize and declutter. Crafted from smooth vegtan leather and a sturd...
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2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Stainless Steel

Paperback Shelf By Spectrum
Located in Toronto, CA
By Spectrum Designed By Studio Parade Size Medium A pure and playful wall system designed out of love for books. The fuller the cupboard, the more be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Shelf Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, oak shelf Edition Votre Maison circa 1970. Measures: Shelf : 36 x 56 x 30 cm.
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Late 20th Century French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Oak

Paperback Shelf By Spectrum
Located in Toronto, CA
By Spectrum Designed By Studio Parade Size Small A pure and playful wall system designed out of love for books. The fuller the cupboard, the more bea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

NSNG Stainless Steel Wall Cabinet
Located in Eindhoven, NL
No Screw No Glue is an iconic range of furniture and objects designed by Joost Van Bleiswijk in which the components are laser cut and assembled by slotting the pieces together. As t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Stainless Steel

Dada Est. Mid Century Modern Ashwood Wall-Mounted Shelve
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall-mounted shelve by Dada - Est. Manufactured in Barcelona, 2017. Ashwood Measures: 32 cm D x 200 cm W x 200 cm H Production delay: 7-9 weeks There is the possibilit...
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2010s Spanish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood

Vintage Demilune Stainless Steel Wall Consoles or Shelves with Lights
Located in North Miami, FL
These are a fabulous pair of vintage polished stainless steel demi lune wall consoles or wall shelves have under light. They are in the style of Curtis Jere. They can be used as side tables on a wall on either side of a sofa or combined with two chairs. Also perfect for the display of art and sculpture. Great for an entrance or foyer. So many possibilities for these ultra chic demi lune consoles. These are from the 70's and will only be sold as an amazing pair of wall consoles...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Stainless Steel

Rosenthal Studio Line Porcelain Relief Plaque by Natale Sapone 'Limited Edition'
By Rosenthal, Natale Sapone
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning wall plaque by Natale Sapone. The plaque is "new" because it has been kept in its original box. The plaque was produced in 1972 in an edition of...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Porcelain

Contemporary Asymmetrical Bookcase with Teak Wall Panel and Aluminum Shelving
Located in Chicago, IL
Bookcase unit to be horizontally or vertically positioned. Shelves in aluminium varnished folded sheet metal. Back panel in teak wood. Designed by Giuseppe Vigano for Tisettanta ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

ClassiCon Taidgh Shelf D in Walnut by Taidgh O’Neill
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture or shelf, storage surface or object – the various models of the Taidgh series created by the Californian designer Taidgh O’Neill move within these poles. Surfaces provide r...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Walnut

Plump Floating Wall Console in Mantis Green, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Plump Resin Floating Wall Console, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory This resin console by Ian Cochran is mounted into the wall to give the piece an overall floating effec...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Resin

Tristan Auer Temple Low Table
Located in Paris, FR
Temple coffee table, by Tristan Auer, is made in Light oak degraded with ink and covered with a glossy varnish. Dimensions : 31,4" x 22,44" x 18,5" A "Certificate of Authenticity" is provided by the gallery and the artist. Tristan Auer is an interior architect and a designer, set designer, and artistic director of the luxury division of interior architecture firm Wilson Associates. He grew up in Aix-en-Provence and graduated from ESAG-Penninghen. After his studies, he joined the team of Christian Liaigre and Philippe Starck before he opened his interior design firm in Paris in 2002. Tristan Auer generally works for private clients, shops, hotels, and palaces. He renovated the Mosquito Cotton House and the Hotel de Crillon...
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2010s French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Opinion Ciatti Henry III Triangular Wall Shelf Right
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well defined with contemporary lines, a geometric design and unusual shapes in order to surprise and astonish. Henri is the collection of shelves designed by Bruno Rainaldi, characte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970's Modern Silver Chrome Finish Metal 6 Shelf Etagere Wall Cabinet
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Modern Silver Metal Etagere/ 6 Shelf Wall Storage Unit. This is a very pretty modern piece!
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1970s Vintage Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Chrome

Modern Daniele Papuli Dilmos Vertical Wallmounted Bookcase Handmade Paper Shelf
Located in Milan, IT
Double bookshelf, a unique piece that plays with a geometric composition of ten side compartments with shelves painted black. The front of the bookshelf is modulated with a geometric...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Paper, Plywood, Lacquer

Wooden Floating Shelf – Small Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details
Located in Orlando, FL
Brought to life with Ananas's innovative design, the wooden shelf with gold metal details is designed for use in a variety of spaces such as offices, living rooms, bedrooms, entryway...
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2010s Turkish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Sculptural Floating Console with Four Drawers by Nico Yektai
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This is the piece that started my relationship with this genre of furniture. The floating console has proven to be a wonderful platform for my approach to sculptural furniture. The t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Wall-Mounted Tidal Shelf in Red Powder-Coated Aluminum by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The wall-mounted, tidal shelf is formed out of 1/4 inch thick, powder-coated aluminum. Each shelf has a welded U-channel to the reverse of the shelf and ea...
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Early 2000s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Opinion Ciatti Henry II Triangular Corner Wall Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well defined with contemporary lines, a geometric design and unusual shapes in order to surprise and astonish. Henri is the collection of shelves designed by Bruno Rainaldi, characte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Boulangerie Solid Oak Shelf
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Boulangerie shelf is made from solid red oak with matching brackets, finished in bees wax. Customers can specify length and wood species.
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2010s Canadian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Oak

USM Shelving Q118 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors, cable cut out and one drawer. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Chrome, Steel

ClassiCon Taidgh Shelf C in Walnut by Taidgh O’neill
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture or shelf, storage surface or object – the various models of the Taidgh series created by the Californian designer Taidgh O’Neill move within these poles. Surfaces provide r...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Walnut

Large Custom Floating Steel and Glass Shelf c. 2014
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Original custom large steel and glass shelf designed to float against the wall. Modern and minimal design. Outer rectangular steel frame supporting four large shelves. The pie...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Steel

Wooden Floating Shelf – Small Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details
Located in Orlando, FL
Brought to life with Ananas's innovative design, the wooden shelf with gold metal details is designed for use in a variety of spaces such as offices, living rooms, bedrooms, entryway...
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2010s Turkish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Large Wall Hanging Shelving Unit in Solid Maple by Elliott Marks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid maple shelving unit that hangs from wall and ready to ship. The vertical frames attach to the wall and have slots that precisely hold the deep shelves in place. Rounded edges ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Maple

21st Century "Color" Medium Size Metal Shelf in Different Colors
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Color" medium metal shelf. Perfect for any room. Available in 16 different colours. H : 34.5 cm, W : 60 cm, D : 24 cm Production time 4-5 weeks
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Plump Floating Wall Console in Topaz Yellow, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Plump Crystal Clear Floating Wall Console by Ian Cochran, Rep by Tuleste Factory A continuation of the Plump series of sculptural furniture. The shapes play upon the effect that res...
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2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Resin

ClassiCon Taidgh Shelf B in Oak by Taidgh O’Neill
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture or shelf, storage surface or object – the various models of the Taidgh series created by the Californian designer Taidgh O’Neill move within these poles. Surfaces provide r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Creative Floating Console with Three Drawers by Nico Yektai
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This version of the floating console explored a slightly more symmetrical shape than some of the other iterations of this piece. The focus was on the three drawers that are incorpora...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Walnut

Ghidini 1961 Incrocio Shelves in Stainless Steel and Plexiglass by Andrea Branzi
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Shelves in stainless steel and plexiglass. Hanging frame on to support photos, small pots, small books, knick-knacks. Materials: 24-karat gold plated s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wall-Mounted Tidal Shelf in Black Powder-Coated Aluminum by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The wall-mounted, tidal shelf is formed out of 1/4 inch thick, powder-coated aluminum. Each shelf has a welded U-channel to the reverse of the shelf and ea...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Marble "Duo Shelf" Shelf, Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble "Duo Shelf" shelf - Ilaria Bianchi Dimensions: 80 x 24 x 35cm Materials: Marble In the collection of shelves “Duo”, marble off cuts are combined with expanded polystyren...
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2010s Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Marble

"Correas" Wall Mounted Bookshelf Designed by Miguel Mila' for Dessie'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Correas" is a wall mounted bookshelf, designed by Miguel Mila' and manufactured by Dessie', featuring 3 or 4 shelves, fixed to two or three uprig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wooden Floating Shelf – Small Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details
Located in Orlando, FL
Brought to life with Ananas's innovative design, the wooden shelf with gold metal details is designed for use in a variety of spaces such as offices, living rooms, bedrooms, entryway...
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2010s Turkish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak

Maarten Baas Unique Where there is smoke cabinet, iconic dutch design
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
MAARTEN BAAS, EARLY SMOKE CABINET Important and rare piece of Dutch design of one of the most influential design of our time. Provenance. From a hairdr...
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Early 2000s Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood

Osis Shelving by Llot Llov
Located in Geneve, CH
Osis shelving by Llot Llov Edition 2 Dimensions: W 140 x D 35 x H 175 cm Materials: Core board birch, powder coated steel LLOT LLOV produce exclusive furniture and objects for priv...
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2010s German Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Steel

Wooden Floating Shelf – Medium Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details
Located in Orlando, FL
The Ananas wooden floating shelf is an elegant piece that combines aesthetics and functionality. Made entirely from solid oak wood, this shelf can be used both as a decorative elemen...
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2010s Turkish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood, Oak

21st Century Marcantonio Apothecary Cabinet Wood Inlay Scapin Collezioni
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
First-Aid Box, design by Marcantonio for Scapin Collezioni First-Aid Box is produced in limited edition of eight pieces. The external, exclusively inlaid with ramage pattern, is enriched with an iconic detail such as the blood drop...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood

Adams Shelf Brackets, Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
Simple yet elegant hairpin shelf bracket design that blends with both contemporary or rustic styles and it’s versatile to fit any room of the house. Mad...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Modern shelves and wall cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique 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 metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used 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 Yabu Pushelberg, Moses Nadel, Mogg, and Cappellini. 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 $53 and tops out at $102,267 while the average work can sell for $3,112.

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