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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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

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

21st Century Verter Turroni White Fibreglass Modular Bookshelf Shelf Shelving
Located in Longiano, IT
Favo bookshelves and containers, modular wall elements in fibreglass. The individual modules can be juxtaposed, turned around and multiple, 2 elements but various combinations of shapes. Favo positioned in a seemingly casual pattern allows everything to find its ideal place. Designer: Verter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Fiberglass

Floating Wall Hung Console with Storage by Nico Yektai
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This series lends itself to endless variations. This version explores a smaller size with a sculptural combination of two doors and three drawers. Like always, the drawers do not do ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Walnut

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

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Steel

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

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Walnut

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

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

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Stainless Steel

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

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Stainless Steel

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

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

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

e15 Mate Shelf by Florian Asche
By Florian Asche, e15
Located in New York, NY
The distinct solid wood shelf unit Mate is leant against the wall and thus expresses casual spontaneity. The shelves are fastened to the backboard by means of a classic dovetail join...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood

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

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

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Brass

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

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

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

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Chrome, Steel

"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

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Stainless Steel

Janet Schwietzer, Pace, Modern Obra Bookshelf, Red Lacquer, Steel, glass, 1990s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pace Collection "Obra" three section wall unit by Janet Schwietzer Iconic design by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection, circa 1970s. A group of three Illuminating étagère wall uni...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

e15 Profil Shelf by Jörg Schellmann
By Jörg Schellmann, e15
Located in New York, NY
Evoking associations with minimal art, the wall-mounted shelf profil by Jörg Schellmann bears a distinct sculptural appeal. The aluminum shelf is produ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Aluminum

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

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

21st Century Verter Turroni White Fibreglass Modular Bookshelf Shelf Shelving
Located in Longiano, IT
Favo bookshelves and containers, modular wall elements in fibreglass. Available in 2 different designs and sizes. The individual modules can be juxtaposed, turned around and multiple, 2 elements but various combinations of shapes. Favo positioned in a seemingly casual pattern allows everything to find its ideal place. Designer: Verter Turroni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Fiberglass

Italian Modern Glass and Aluminum Wall Mounted Shelf
Located in Boston, MA
The Eos Shelf, designed by Giuseppe Bavuso, is an innovative wall shelving system. With a thickness of only 8 mm, the Eos design combines a lacquered glass top with a lacquered alumi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Aluminum

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

Modern Floating Console with Drawers and Doors by Nico Yektai
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The exploration of the floating console as a subject continues. This iteration sees the introduction of doors and cabinet space combined with drawers. The result is both sculptural and utilitarian. I was particularly thrilled with the discovery of the sculptural transition between the doors and the cabinet space. Commissions for this version have ended up being at the heart of entertainment systems...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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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

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Aluminum

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

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 beautiful it becomes. The Paperb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood

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...
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Early 2000s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Aluminum

Sigve Kuntson Wood Shelf Tower Number 2, Oslo, 2019
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sigve Kunston Wood shelf tower number 2 Manufactured by Sigve Knutson Oslo, Norway, 2019 Wood, ALM Produced for Side Gallery Barcelona  Measurements: 45 cm x 35 cm x 180 H cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood

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 beautiful it becomes. The Paperb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood

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 beautiful it becomes. The Paper...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood

German Black Metal Display Cabinet by Bohnacker, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
This German display cabinet was designed by Bohnacker in the 1950s. A striking example of industrial design, its generously proportioned form is...
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1950s German Vintage Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Glass, Mirror

Tucroma' Rotating Wardrobe by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
The 'Tucroma' rotating wardrobe was designed by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani in the 1970s. This rare armoire captivates with its original pink velvet exterior, accented with sleek ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Chrome

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

Guillerme et Chambron, Oak shelf and Stool, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, oak stool and his 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

Porro Web Shelf by Piero Lissoni
Located in Basildon, London
The Porro Web Shelf, designed by Piero Lissoni, is a minimalist masterpiece that combines form and function with elegance. Mounted seamlessly to the wall, its sleek, floating design ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood

Adams Shelf Brackets, Orange
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

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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

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

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

Immersion Shelf
Located in Timisoara, RO
The Pebbles On The Smooth Surface Are An Old Result That Humans Cannot Feel Over Time. They Also Express Natural Results By Cutting Down Trees To Experience The Passage Of Time Throu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Ash

Corteccia Wall Unit in Natural Finish by Andrea Salvetti & Mogg
Located in New York, NY
"Corteccia is a wall shelf unit by Andrea Salvetti for Mogg, made of veneered with slabs of cedar wood, and drop down door. Corteccia is a wall she...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Cedar

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

Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood and Glass Bar Cabinet
Located in Roma, IT
The bar cabinet wall piece is the second piece of the collection Una (Articolo Indeterminativo) by Stefano Marolla. The name of the collection comes from the Italian grammar where the indeterminative article precedes a non-identified noun. The objects play on the ambiguity of the matter than can deceive the eye: a sturdy element like wood, hand-curved and levigated, looks like a light tapestry. The curves and the soft drapery of the wood are inspired by a long and attentive study on the usage of drapery in art’s history, going back from the ancient Greece to Bernini’s sculptures...
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2010s Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood, Mirror

Mate Metal Shelf with Bookstand in White by Mist-O & Mogg
Located in New York, NY
Mate is a shelf functional and modern, designed by the duo designers Mist-or in 2014 for the brand Mogg. Made of metal with or without shelf, perfect in the kitchen, living or in bar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

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

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

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Aluminum

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

Cantilever Double Sided Shelving Unit
Located in Basildon, London
The Cantilever Double Sided Shelving Unit is a modern and functional storage solution designed to blend seamlessly into any industrial or contemporary space. Its sleek, minimalist bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Brass Trio Bottle Bracket by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Trio Bottle Bracket by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 23.5 x D 7.1 x H 5.7 cm Materials: Brass. Available in Solo, Duo, or Trio versions. Available in three configurations, the B...
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2010s Australian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Brass

DK3 Royal System Drawer Unit by Poul Cadovius
Located in Basildon, London
The DK3 Royal System Drawer Unit by Poul Cadovius is a masterclass in modular furniture design. Featuring a timeless, minimalist aesthetic, this unit showcases the Danish designer’s ...
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20th Century Danish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood

Ligne Roset Dedicato Bookshelf by Didier Gomez
Located in Basildon, London
The Dedicato Bookshelf by Ligne Roset, designed by Didier Gomez, is a striking piece that effortlessly combines modern design with functional elegance. This bookshelf features a slee...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Aluminum

Blackened Duo Bottle Bracket by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Blackened Duo Bottle Bracket by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 15 x D 7 x H 6 cm Materials: Bronze (Blackened) Available in Solo, Duo or Trio version Bottle Bracket is a solid, hand pou...
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2010s Australian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Bronze

Surfer - Modern, Organic Sculptural, Sapele Wood Shelf - available in 5 tones
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The designers’ initial idea was to make a shelf, but when it was done it seemed a shame to put anything on it. Maybe it’s a sculptural piece. They leave this dilemma, and the challen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood

Adams Shelf Brackets, Prairie Green
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

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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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