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'Branch-Ish Shelf' Contemporary Free Standing Shelves, Schimmel & Schweikle 2020
Located in Antwerp, BE
At the core of the “Branch-Ish Shelf” is one reoccurring element; the branch textured prints. Here, Schimmel and Schwiekle took an image of a natural branch into the 3D modelling sof...
Category
2010s Dutch Other Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
H 86.62 in W 25.6 in D 20.48 in
Pair of chic vintage Italian bamboo and glass freestanding shelves - 220cm high
Located in London, GB
Very chic beautiful matching pair of 1970s Italian bamboo crafted free-standing shelves with 6
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 86.62 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
. The free-standing shelves are manufactured from solid oak in Finland and come in three colour
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak, 109 cm
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
. The free-standing shelves are manufactured from solid oak in Finland and come in three colour
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Dark Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
. The free-standing shelves are manufactured from solid oak in Finland and come in three colour
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
. The free-standing shelves are manufactured from solid oak in Finland and come in three colour
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
oak, and black.
The free-standing shelves are manufactured from solid oak in Finland.
The founders
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Dark Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
. The free-standing shelves are manufactured from solid oak in Finland and come in three colour
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak, 109 cm
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
. The free-standing shelves are manufactured from solid oak in Finland and come in three colour
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Dark Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
. The free-standing shelves are manufactured from solid oak in Finland and come in three colour
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak, 74 cm
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
oak, and black.
The free-standing shelves are manufactured from solid oak in Finland.
The founders
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Module Free-Standing Wall Unit / Shelves
Located in Fulton, CA
A Mid-Century-Modern walnut free-Standing adjustable shelf / wall unit with grass cloth sliding
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Handsome 3 Tier Hanging or Free Standing Etagere Shelves
By Global Views
Located in Hopewell, NJ
shelves and gilt iron frame with circular emblem at the top and tassel feet. Very narrow, so can be used
Category
1990s American Shelves
Materials
Iron
Chippendale Solid Cherry 6-Drawer 4-Tier Free Standing or Wall Hanging Shelves
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th century Chippendale Solid Cherry 6-drawer 4-tier free standing or wall hanging shelves
Category
Late 20th Century Chippendale Shelves
Materials
Cherry
H 43.5 in W 25.75 in D 6.5 in
Free Standing Biedermeier Book Shelf
Located in New York, NY
A fine free standing Biedermeier shelf.
Cherrywood with carved details.
Category
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Shelves
Materials
Cherry
Modern Free-Standing Glass Shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tempered Glass Shelf. 4 glass shelves fit into the curved column cut-outs. Very solid design that
Category
1990s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass
William Watting Free Standing Modular Wall unit, 1960s the Netherlands
By William Watting
Located in The Hague, NL
tag at the back of the free standing bottom shelf. A real nice and rare piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 68.51 in W 107.49 in D 14.18 in
Mid century italian free standing wall unit, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
shelving in between.
This very useful wall unit is free standing and doesnt need fixing to the wall.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's.
4 wooden shelves with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Two-Tier Custom Height Gloss Finish Free Standing Shelf
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern light grey cerused like hight gloss finish two-tier free standing shelf.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Hardwood
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.
Wooden (teak veneer
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Rare Free Standing Modular George Nelson Wall Unit Bookcase, Herman Miller Inter
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Rare midcentury Free standing Modular George Nelson Wall Unit Bookcase, Herman Miller International
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 250 in W 344 in D 40 in
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.
4 wooden (teak veneer
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
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.
Wooden (teak veneer
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Large 19th Century Free Standing Louis XV Style Display Shelf
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Impressive free standing display shelving. Louis XV style with cabriole leg.
Oak, Pegged
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Shelves
Materials
Oak
Arch Free Standing Shelving Unit by Three One Four Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Arch Free Standing Shelving Unit by Three One Four Studio
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 43 x W 65 x H
Category
2010s English Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Bust Free Standing Shelving Unit by Three One Four Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Bust Free Standing Shelving Unit by Three One Four Studio
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 60 x W 180 x
Category
2010s English Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Other
HIM Free Standing Shelving Unit by Three One Four Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
HIM Free Standing Shelving Unit by Three One Four Studio
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 60 x W 180 x H
Category
2010s English Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Other, Metal
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Minimalist Free-Standing Wire Bookshelf by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Antwerp, BE
with visible signs of wear and some paint loss and minimal surface rust. The shelves can be adjusted in
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Bauhaus Shelves
Materials
Wire
H 38.59 in W 57.09 in D 8.67 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Free Standing Shelf
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique shelf was created in France circa 1870. Built of oak wood, the free standing
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Shelves
Materials
Oak
Free standing modular wall unit 'Royal system' Poul Cadovius, Denmark 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Poul Cadovius classic modular unit produced by CADO, Denmark, during the 1960s.
Rare free standing
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 70.87 in W 94.49 in D 15.75 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Shelving Unit with Writing Table, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
black lacquered iron uprights.
Two original teak veneered shelves.
Original teak veneered writing
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
H 63.59 in W 42.33 in D 19.69 in
Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
By Omnibus Design, George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
shelves without the need to anchor into your wall (unless you want to). An additional set of two support
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
H 95 in W 95.5 in D 13.25 in
Two sides Danish teak free standing room divider shelving Unit, by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Gaggenau, DE
design by Poul Cadovius
Design year: 1960s
The shelves and the desk cabinet are adjustable.
Dimension
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 98.43 in W 31.5 in D 38.59 in
Miniature Chinese Etagere Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
minutia. Crafted of a dark hardwood, the small etagere recreates the free-standing shelves used in well-to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Models and Miniatures
Materials
Hardwood
Miniature Chinese Etagere Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
tiniest minutia. Crafted of a warm hardwood, the small etagere recreates the free-standing shelves used in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Models and Miniatures
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Wicker Rattan Folding Free Standing Storage Shelves - a Pair
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Wicker Rattan Folding Free Standing Storage Shelves - A Pair.
Add a touch of bohemian chic
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Cupboards
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Antique Teak and Brass Campaign Bookshelves, Army & Navy Store
Located in Downingtown, PA
and brass campaign free-standing three-shelf book shelves on brass feet which can be dismantled for
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Shelves
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Faux Paint Pine Country Shelf
Located in Kramfors, SE
some distress, especially on the sides. It's unusual to find a free standing book shelf. It has shelves
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Shelves
Materials
Pine
Pair of Tall Bamboo and Glass Bookcases, Room Dividers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
each
The shelves are free standing and in good condition, they stand 78” high, 28” long and 14” deep
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Bamboo
Superior Quality Bamboo Bookcase, Room Divider
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
the back, allowing light to get through
The shelves are free standing and in good condition, they
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-Century Modern Bullicante Glass Bookend Vases By Carl Erikson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
as free standing bookend vases for shelves or table top.
Carl Erickson and his brother Stephen
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Art Glass
21st Century Modern Steel White Bookshelves Wave Made in Italy
By Favaretto & Partners
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
minimal forms without neglecting the functionality of the object. It consists of wall shelves, free
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
21st Century Modern Steel White Bookshelves Wave Made in Italy
By Favaretto & Partners
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
minimal forms without neglecting the functionality of the object. It consists of wall shelves, free
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
21st Century Modern Steel White Coffee Table Wave Made in Italy
By Favaretto & Partners
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
minimal forms without neglecting the functionality of the object. It consists of wall shelves, free
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
1800's Antique French Carved Oak, Stained Leaded Glass, Hunt, Foliate Bookcase!
Located in Austin, TX
beautiful addition to your home. The bookcase has a free-standing design and features four shelves
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Bookcases
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
H 100 in W 77 in D 21 in
1800's Antique French Carved Oak & Stained Leaded Glass, Hunt, Foliate Bookcase
Located in Austin, TX
glass, making it a unique and beautiful addition to your home. The bookcase has a free-standing design
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Bookcases
Materials
Stained Glass, Oak
H 100 in W 77 in D 21 in
Black Forest Free Standing Shelf
Located in Aurora, OR
the carved accents covering every inch of the frame and shelves. Indeed, the thematic carving, which
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Black Forest Shelves
Rare Danish Modern Free Standing Wall System Designed by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern free standing wall system designed in 1960 by Finn Juhl.
France & Son, maker
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Bamboo shelf
Located in Santa Monica, CA
5 shelves bamboo free standing
Category
Antique 19th Century Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Raffia
19th Century Campaign Washstand & Shelves
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
.
2.19th century mahogany three-tier free standing campaign shelves with brass columns.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Side Tables
Black and White Metal Book Shelves Attrb. to Tomado, Holland, 1950's
By Tomado
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Free standing book shelves in black and white metal.
Some rust spots on the white shelves.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Open Bookcase in Oak
Located in Port Chester, NY
A handsome and highly decorative open free standing bookcase with four adjustable shelves. Good
Category
Early 20th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Bureau-Plat, Paris 1785, Lebesque, 18th Century Writing Desk, French, Signed
Located in Bamberg, DE
four narrow and one wider drawer above the knee recess and is free-standing, the pull-out shelves on
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 30.71 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
FREE STANDING SHELVES
Located in Jersey City, NJ
MULTICOLORED FREE STANDING ADJUSTABLE SHELF ENAMELED METAL
Category
Vintage 1950s Shelves
Materials
Metal
'Fachermann', Litterally 'Compartment Man', Man Shaped Free Standing Shelves
By Susi & Ueli Berger, Röthlisberger SW
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A fun piece of 1970s design, an original Fachermann, free standing shelves in the form of a large
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Shelves
Materials
Plywood
H 78.75 in W 28.35 in D 15.36 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Free Standing Shelves in Teck
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian free standing shelves in teck.
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
19th Century French Free Standing Shelves
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large-scale French shelves. Original paint.
Originally from a shop for display, it is now a
Category
Antique 1890s French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Pine
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An assortment of free standing shelves is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct free standing shelves — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of free standing shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Free standing shelves made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Free standing shelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Louis Van Teeffelen, Poul Cadovius and Cado are consistently popular.
How Much are Free Standing Shelves?
Prices for free standing shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, free standing shelves begin at $600 and can go as high as $14,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,935.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Free Standing Shelves
- What is a free standing cabinet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Free standing cabinets are generally cabinets that remain in the appropriate upright position on their own without help from external forces or without being bolted or attached to the wall. They enable you to maximize space. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage free-standing cabinets.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A free-standing fireplace, often known as a stand-alone fireplace, is exactly what it sounds like. It's self-contained, so it doesn't require the same level of installation as a regular fireplace. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage free-standing fireplaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A free-standing sculpture is a stand-alone, three-dimensional object that can be seen from all angles and can be walked around or held in your hand, depending on its size. Find a wide range of free-standing sculptures from the early 18th century to the 21st century on 1stDibs by various creators in different dimensions.
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