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What is a shelving unit?
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A shelving unit is a flexible piece of furniture with shelves that can be rearranged to accommodate various objects such as books, collectibles, sculptures and other items for display. It can also feature dividers and can be moved or adjusted for added functionality. Shop a collection of antique and vintage shelving units and shelves on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
Shop for Used Shelving Units on 1stDibs
Emporium Shelving Unit
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Charming emporium shop fitting, free-standing shelving unit or bookcase, with five graduated U
Category
Vintage 1930s British Shelves
Materials
Wood
$3,500
1970s Circular Shelving Unit
Located in Hellerup, DK
Fun and decorative Space Age chrome and smoked glass shelving unit with 3 large and 2 small
Category
Vintage 1970s French Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Gilbert Rohde Shelving Unit
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
1950s Gilbert Rohde shelving unit with black interior and clean lines. Shelf unit height can be
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Heavy industrial shelving unit, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Heavy industrial shelving unit from the 1950s, found in a factory. The item has been treated with
Category
Vintage 1950s German Industrial Shelves
Materials
Iron
Postmodern Room Divider / Shelving Unit
Located in Surbiton, GB
A late 20th Century shelving unit. Composed from a cerused oak frame and removable black steel
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Pine Modular Shelving Unit by Lundia
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s. Modular pine shelving unit with movable shelves. More shelves included too.
Category
1990s Finnish Shelves
Materials
Pine
