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Rare signed Paul Evans 'Cityscape' large etagere freestanding shelves, USA 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare signed iconic Paul Evans 'Cityscape' large freestanding etagere, USA 1970s. Chrome & brass
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Shelves
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 84.26 in W 48.04 in D 16.93 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
Vintage 4 Tier Freestanding Corner Whatnot Shelves Bookcase Display Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Here we have for sale this vintage 4 tier freestanding corner Whatnot bookcase, shelves, display
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Pine
H 42.33 in W 19.1 in D 13.55 in
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Sought after Freestanding Tomado Rack, 3 teak shelves
By Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
Sought after freestanding Tomado rack in very good vintage condition, this rack comes with two
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 11.42 in
A Contemporary Freestanding Etagere
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary freestanding étagère is crafted from cerused oak and features three open shelves
Category
2010s Shelves
Materials
Oak, Bentwood
Futuristic Rubber Freestanding Shelf
By Oliver Whyte
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
Just a Shelf is a freestanding shelf that tips to scales towards form and the reimagination of
Category
2010s South African Other Shelves
Materials
Plywood, Rubber, Foam
Mid-Century Modern Freestanding Bookshelf with Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage freestanding unit makes a wonderful addition to any home or office. Dual cabinets
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian freestanding rosewood whatnot having three serpentine shaped rosewood shelves
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Shelves
Materials
Other
Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian freestanding rosewood whatnot having three attractive serpentine shaped shelves
Category
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of freestanding walnut shelves from England, each showcasing a smooth and polished finish
Category
Vintage 1920s English Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Small 19th Century Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
word Étagère is derived from the French word for a set of open freestanding shelves and although in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Erik Buch Style Mid Century Danish Teak Freestanding Wall Unit
By Erik Buch
Located in Countryside, IL
Erik Buch Style Mid Century Danish Teak Freestanding Wall Unit
This wall unit measures: 41.5 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Freestanding Wall unit, Bookshelves, Roomdivider, Midcentury Modern, 1950s
By Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
250- 300 cm, the shelves are supported by metal round holders multiple teak shelves (14). The 4 poles
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 98.43 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
Large Czechoslovakian Modernist Oak and Walnut Freestanding Wall Unit by Jitona
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile freestanding wall-unit/bookcase in oak, walnut, and pine with aluminum, steel, and brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
H 105.38 in W 171 in D 16 in
Danish Freestanding Teak Shelf System 1950s with Cabinets
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish freestanding and conical shaped teak shelf system with cabinets, bar, shelfes and double
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Lovely freestanding Ergo Wall Unit in teak by John Texmon for Blindheim Norway
By John Texmon, Blindheim Møbelfabrikk AS
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Ergo 4 bay freestanding Wall Unit in teak with black lacquer accents by Blindheim Mobelfabrikk. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 80 in W 130 in D 15 in
Bernhardt & Vella 'Alba' Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase for Arflex
By Arflex, Bernhardt & Vella
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ellen Bernhardt and Paola Vella for Arflex, 'Alba' Sectional Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 118.12 in W 122.45 in D 11.82 in
Antique Quality William IV Mahogany Freestanding Five Tier Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique William IV mahogany freestanding five tier whatnot with five mahogany tiers supported by
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Shelves
Materials
Other
Antique Quality William IV Mahogany Freestanding Five Tier Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique William IV mahogany freestanding five tier whatnot with five mahogany tiers supported by
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Shelves
Materials
Other
Brutalist Rustic Mid-Century Modern Freestanding Modular Wall Unit, 1980s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Decorative and rare Brutalist Rustic Mid-Century Modern freestanding modular wall unit.
Striking
Category
Vintage 1980s Brutalist Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 75.79 in W 97.05 in D 15.36 in
Quality William IV Antique Mahogany Freestanding Four-Tier Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality William IV mahogany freestanding four-tier whatnot. The elegant tiers have turned mahogany
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Bernhardt & Vella 'Alba' Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase 2 Sections Arflex
By Arflex, Bernhardt & Vella
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ellen Bernhardt and Paola Vella for Arflex, 'Alba' Sectional Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 118.12 in W 62.6 in D 11.82 in
Bernhardt & Vella 'Alba' Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase '6' for Arflex
By Bernhardt & Vella, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ellen Bernhardt and Paola Vella for Arflex, 'Alba' Sectional Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 118.12 in W 122.45 in D 11.82 in
Omni Freestanding Shelving Unit w/ Secretary Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Modular freestanding unit with secretary desk. Walnut wood with omni metal rods.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Rare Irish Antique Exhibition Quality Freestanding Burr Walnut Carved Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Rare Irish antique Victorian exhibition quality freestanding burr walnut carved whatnot having
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Shelves
Materials
Walnut
H 45.28 in W 32.09 in D 18.12 in
Arthur Umanoff Iron Obelisk Pyramid-Form Freestanding Shelving Unit/Etagere
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
.
Unique, graceful pyramid/obelisk-form with four rectangular shelves in faux wood grain laminated
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 70 in W 17 in D 17.25 in
Bernhardt & Vella Pair of 'Alba' Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcases for Arflex
By Bernhardt & Vella, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ellen Bernhardt and Paola Vella for Arflex, 'Alba' Sectional Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 118.12 in W 244.89 in D 11.82 in
Bernhardt & Vella Pair of 'Alba' Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcases for Arflex
By Bernhardt & Vella, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ellen Bernhardt and Paola Vella for Arflex, 'Alba' Sectional Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 118.12 in W 244.89 in D 11.82 in
English 1900s Bamboo Freestanding Shelf with Rattan Accents and Single Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bamboo freestanding shelf from the early 20th century, with rattan accents and single
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 58 in W 22 in D 13.25 in
Ergo 3-Bay Teak Freestanding Modular Shelving Blindheim Mobelfabrikk Norway 1961
By Blindheim Møbelfabrikk AS, John Texmon
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This Scandinavian freestanding “Ergo" 3-Bay teak modular shelving unit was designed by John Texmon
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 79.93 in W 98.04 in D 14.97 in
Arne Vodder Style Danish Modern Two Bay Freestanding Rosewood Wall Unit
By Arne Vodder
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Arne Vodder style rosewood two bay freestanding wall unit. This wonderful vintage unit has
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Bernhardt & Vella Set of 4 'Alba' Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcases by Arflex
By Bernhardt & Vella, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ellen Bernhardt and Paola Vella for Arflex, Set of 4 'Alba' Sectional Freestanding Ceiling Fixed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 118.12 in W 244.89 in D 11.82 in
Rare Freestanding Black Metal with Primair Colors Desk Folding Book System
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very typical rare eighties Italian designed book shelf with five shelves which one shelve can also
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 82.68 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Freestanding shelf, Foreign Bodies LP-35A, aluminium, stone, by Collin Velkoff
By Rive Roshan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Foreign Bodies is a collection of furniture and lighting created by Collin Townsend Velkoff. It is inspired by space exploration and the eventual cultivation of the celestial bodies ...
Category
2010s Dutch Other Shelves
Materials
Stone, Aluminum
H 66.15 in W 13.78 in D 19.69 in
Large 1950s Italian Mid Century Teak Maple Freestanding Shelving System 18 Piece
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
opportunity to arrange the shelves to suit.
This impressive freestanding storage system comprises four teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 120.87 in W 79.53 in D 12.8 in
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy Wall Unit in Acrylic and Aluminum for Roche Bobois
By Michel Ducaroy, Roche Bobois
Located in Markington, GB
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy modular wall unit in acrylic and aluminum for Roche Bobois
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 86.62 in W 62.6 in D 15.75 in
Wired Shelf, Solid Freestanding Display and Storage, in Stainless Steel, Walnut
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
The Wired shelf is a raw free-standing piece with industrial strength. The piece proudly displays its building material featuring exposed fish mouth welded joints and hand bent solid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Shelves
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 51.58 in W 34.26 in D 20.28 in
Wired Shelf, Solid Freestanding Display and Storage, in Stainless Steel, Walnut
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
The Wired shelf is a raw free-standing piece with industrial strength. The piece proudly displays its building material featuring exposed fish mouth welded joints and hand bent solid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Shelves
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 51.58 in W 34.26 in D 20.28 in
Mid Century Oak Freestanding Wall Unit Shelving/Bookcase by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Freestanding Wall Unit Shelving, masterfully designed by Lou Hodges for the renowned California Design Group in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
H 78 in W 32 in D 18 in
Modern Etagere Room Divider - Minimal Steel Metal Shelving
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
Modern freestanding shelves unit for books and plants. The shelves are designed to look delicate
Category
2010s British Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Steel Etagere Room Divider Shelving - Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
Modern freestanding shelves unit for books, objects and plants. The shelves are designed to look
Category
2010s British Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Brown Lacquered Display Shelves with Fretwork Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
freestanding room dividers, these versatile shelves merge functionality with artistic elegance. Whether
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
H 79 in W 39.25 in D 14 in
Teak Storage Unit by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak freestanding shelving unit with adjustable shelves and cabinet Priced as shown with this 3
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pair of Small Pedestals in Gilded Wood
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
historically inspired decorations.
They can be mounted on the wall for art display or used as freestanding
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Wicker Étagère Corner Shelf, France, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Vintage midcentury vintage rattan and wicker étagère. Freestanding corner rattan shelves in the
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
H 46.46 in W 27.17 in D 19.3 in
FAMILY Freestanding Bookcase with led lights and Shelves - Shiny Lacquered
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
the brilliant Piero Manara and meticulously handcrafted in Italy. This freestanding bookcase is not
Category
2010s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 96.46 in W 77.56 in D 17.33 in
20th Century French Anchor Chain Freestanding Lamp with Shelves, circa 1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An elegant and unusual freestanding lamp with 2 integrated shelves in the stand, made in France
Category
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 69.69 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Temple of Dream, a Freestanding Hanging Storage Cabinet, Solid Walnut Shelves
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
The temple of dream is a freestanding open storage unit with a hanging solution and two shelves
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
H 79.53 in W 34.26 in D 23.63 in
Freestanding Valet featuring drawers, shelves, and a coat rack, Italy, 1950s.
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A mobile valet stand featuring drawers, shelves, and a coat rack, crafted from walnut wood, glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 58.47 in W 34.85 in D 18.71 in
Adjustable Bookcases in Rosewood, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Pair of Two Freestanding Bookcases with Adjustable Shelves
Elegant pair of freestanding bookcases
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Guillerme et Chambron French Oak "Étagère Bookcase, Circa 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in San Antonio, TX
. This brutalist rustic style bookshelf is freestanding and features 6 shelves and a side shelf for
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Quiller Glass Bookcase, Designed by Uto Balmoral, Made in Italy
By Uto Balmoral
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
freestanding and space between the shelves can be modified.
Category
2010s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Glass
Carol Egan, Zephyr, Hand Carved Sculptural Armchair, United States, 2021
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
.
A decade ago, Egan began developing a line of sculptural furniture—wall shelves, freestanding
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Beech
Carol Egan, Zephyr White, Hand Carved Sculptural Armchair, United States, 2021
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
.
A decade ago, Egan began developing a line of sculptural furniture—wall shelves, freestanding
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Poplar
H 28 in W 28 in D 28 in
Freestanding teak wall unit by Fredrik A. Kayser for Gustav Bahus, Norway, 1960s
By Alf Aarseth
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Original freestanding teak wall unit by Fredrik A. Kayser for Gustav Bahus, Norway 1960s. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 78.75 in W 125.99 in D 17.33 in
19th Century Mahogany William IV Three-Tier Whatnot
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
.
The whatnot is freestanding with three round edged shelves suspended between a pair of decorative
Category
Antique 1830s British William IV Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Wooden Mesh Front Pantry Cabinet, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Rustic wooden painted freestanding cabinet with planked shelves and mesh to the front and sides
Category
20th Century European Cabinets
Materials
Wood
20th Century Pair Of Italian Bamboo & Rattan Freestanding Shelves c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An elegant pair of rattan and bamboo freestanding shelves, crafted in Italy circa 1970. These
Category
20th Century Italian Other Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 73.23 in W 29.93 in D 12.21 in
Pair of Midcentury Steel and Glass Freestanding Shelves with Geometric Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage steel and glass shelves from the mid 20th century, with geometric motifs. Created
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 88 in W 48 in D 18.5 in
Freestanding String Shelving System by Nisse Strinning, 1960s
By String Design AB
Located in Karis, Nyland
Black metal risers with four teak veneer shelves. Rack is freestanding. Shelves can be easily
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
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Freestanding Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of freestanding shelves is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct freestanding shelves — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of freestanding shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Freestanding shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Louis Van Teeffelen, Poul Cadovius and Tomado each produced beautiful freestanding shelves that are worth considering.
How Much are Freestanding Shelves?
Prices for freestanding shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, freestanding shelves begin at $474 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,203.
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.
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