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Frederick Weinberg Iron and Glass Shelf Unit with Lamp
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Ferndale, MI
Frederick Weinberg iron and glass shelf unit with lamp.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Chrome And Glass Modernist Etagere Shelf Unit
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern chrome and glass shelf unit that could be used as an etagere.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Antique Three Shelf Mahogany Wood Barrister Bookcase Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Detroit, MI
bookshelf disassembles into five individual pieces including separate top and base with three glass shelf
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Stained Wicker Shelf Units with Three Glass Shelves
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
The pair of stained wicker shelf units with glass shelves will provide a
unique display of special
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wicker, Glass
Glass and Polished Stainless Steel Shelf Unit Style of Pace
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Ferndale, MI
Glass and polished stainless steel shelf unit possibly pace. Five 3/8 thick glass shelves plus top
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Stainless Steel
1950's Mid Century Glass and Iron Display Shelf Unit after Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg, Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Large Mid Century vitrine, shelf unit, etagere constructed of iron and glass, in the style of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
5-Tier Lucite and Glass Mid-Century Modern Étagère Shelf Wall Unit
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and glass tall narrow shelving unit étagère.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Cityscape wall unit with display shelf Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A custom made large wall unit by Paul Evans Studio for Directional. It consists of four portals
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Cabinet And Shelf Units
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
in rosewood with two ebonized shelves and two shelf or display units with chrome reveals and glass
Category
Vintage 1970s American Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Four Tier Glass Shelves Twisted Metal Rope Square Étagère Shelf Display Unit
Located in Rockaway, NJ
unit vitrine.
Category
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Materials
Metal
Large Mid Century Modern Multi Tear Level Shelf Wall Unit Etagere
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern shelf wall unit.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
case with two glasses shelfs that are not shown in the images, providing ample storage space while
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak, Glass
H 79.93 in W 98.43 in D 19.69 in
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 79.93 in W 32.68 in D 19.69 in
1970s Small Vintage Tubular Polished Chromed-Metal & Glass Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
Small 1970s Belgium tubular chromed-metal & glass three-shelf shelving unit which is perfect for a
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 13.78 in
Claude Vassal French 50s Book shelf Cabinet
By Claude Vassal
Located in Westport, CT
Claude Vassal Rare and Unusual 1950's Tall Multiple Colored Glass panel Cabinet Book shelf Unit
77
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Milo Baughman Style Burl and Glass Étagère
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shelf. This impressive shelving unit has four glass shelves in the middle, perfect for displaying items
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Chrome & Glass Half Moon Art Deco Styled Ladder Back Book Shelves
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
shelves for each shelf unit, and we are not positive they are original, or if there were more at one time
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Chrome
large art nouveau buffet attributed of gustave serrurier bovy from the 1930s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
lower sideboard and the upper glass shelf. The entire unit is in solid oak. Exceptional craftsmanship
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Buffets
Materials
Brass
H 79.53 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Sideboard by Hans Von Klier for Skipper, 1970s
By Hans Von Klier, Skipper
Located in bruxelles, BE
shelf. All units can be locked. Stamped on the handles and keys. Wear due to time and age
FOR SHIPPING
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Leather
Antique Early 1900s Italian Renaissance Revival, Carved, Trim, Walnut Sideboard!
Located in Austin, TX
and one shelf, this unit is both functional and elegant. The sideboard was manufactured in Italy in
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 43.75 in W 82.5 in D 24 in
4-Door Display Cabinet 4 Doors in Oak, Design C. Lecomte, 100% Made in France
By Christophe Lecomte
Located in Landivy, FR
'' deep storage unit. The glass shelf is 133 cm / 52.4" wide and adjustable on cleats.
The 2 low wooden
Category
2010s French Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
H 63 in W 53.55 in D 17.33 in
1970s Italian Chrome Shelves
By Romeo Rega
Located in London, GB
An Italian chrome and glass shelf unit, circa 1970.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Large German Exotic Wood and Glass Bar/Display Cabinet, Germany, circa 1950
Located in Richmond, VA
the pull-down bar door. The interior is mirrored with a glass shelf and interior light. The unit
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
H 58 in W 90.25 in D 19.63 in
Arthur Umanoff Steel and Glass Vitrine, Shelf Unit
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Squared steel frame with original glass shelves. Arched top, Vitrine, Glass shelf unit.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
French Gilded Metal and Wood Buffet with Bottle Storage and Shelf Unit
Located in Munich, DE
Can be used with or without glass shelf unit. Without 91cm (35.8 inch) high.
LOCATED IN HAMBURG
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
H 75.2 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
Antique Three Shelf Wood Barrister Bookcase Cabinet with Leaded Glass
Located in Detroit, MI
pieces including separate top and base with three glass shelf units that can be stacked in any order or
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Tall Mahogany Wood Barrister Bookcase Cabinet Six Shelf
Located in Detroit, MI
disassembles into eight individual pieces including separate top and base with six glass shelf units that can
Category
Early 20th Century American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Bronze and glass Sculptural wall shelf unit
Located in St. Louis, MO
Sculptural bronze metal wall unit with glass shelves
Category
Vintage 1970s American Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Industrial Shelf Unit or Étagère
Located in Manhasset, NY
Industrial shelf Unit or Étagère. Tall and impressive having five shelve three of glass form with X
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Shelves
Materials
Metal
Clear Lucite And Glass Etagere Open Shelf Unit Divider
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clear Lucite, etagere, open shelving unit with architectural glass shelves features four sections
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Iron Gilt Hanging Shelf Unit
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Iron gilt twining vines and flowers holding 3 glass shelves
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Shelves
Materials
Iron
PINE STORE SHELF UNIT WITH BINS
Located in Round Top, TX
Bottles not included.
Category
20th Century Argentine Shelves
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chrome and Brass Shelf Units
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of freestanding chrome shelf units with brass trim and 5 glass shelves
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Brass & Glass Étagère Shelving Unit, Three-Shelf
By Mastercraft
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenally fabulous variegated brass étagère, with three glass
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 72 in W 30 in L 72 in
Shelf Unit Attributed to Renato Zevi, Italy, 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in Greding, DE
Tall, chromed shelf unit, designed by Renato Zevi. The six glass shelves lie on top of a framework
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Paul Frankl Sideboard with Cork Trim Shelf Unit
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mahogany sideboard with cork trim and three glass shelves. Sideboard has x-shaped brass pulls.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Mirror Glass Shelving Unit Baughman Style Four Shelf
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent shelving unit, with a brass case, mirrored back and four
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78 in W 30 in D 16 in
Post Modern Iron Shelf Unit with Extendable Corner Shelf and Small Rolling Cart
Located in Chicago, IL
A one of a kind post modern iron shelving unit sourced in the south of France from a psychiatrist’s
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
H 66.5 in W 99 in D 16 in
Mid Century Shelf or Wall Unit by Peter Ghyczy in Aluminum and Glass, 1970s
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Berlin, DE
This fantastic Mid Century shelf or wall unit by Peter Ghyczy is made in cast aluminum and has got
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 44.49 in W 17.33 in L 44.49 in
Vintage Lucite & Brass Shelf Unit by Charles Hollis Jones
By Chj Designs, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Lucite & Brass Shelf Unit by Charles Hollis Jones
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Chrome Etagere Shelf Mid-century Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A BRILLIANT CHROME ETAGERE WALL UNIT BY MILO BAUGHMAN..THIS ETAGERE CAN BE USED TO DISPLAY
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Etagere Or Shelf Unit In The Manner Of Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern shelf unit, vitrine or etagere in the style of Milo Baughman. A flat bar
Category
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Burl Wood and Bronze Wall-Mounted Shelf Unit
Located in North Miami, FL
Iconic Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Unit for Directional Furniture with glass shelving between olive
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Modular Shelf Unit with integrated desk, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
and shelf, and the desk, which are made of birch wood with glass details in different colors.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 77.96 in W 52.56 in D 10.63 in
Danish Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 79.93 in W 94.49 in D 19.69 in
Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe Wall or Shelf Unit Danish Mid-Century Modern
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare Louis van Teeffelen for Webe. Netherlands 1950s. Original condition. 92w 13.5d 75h.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
MCM Hooker 5 Section Oak Veneer Display Cabinet Wall Unit Smoked Glass Doors
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
doors that open to a clear glass shelf. One unit has two shorter smoked glass doors on the top portion
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 76.75 in W 32 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century Teak Wall or Shelving Unit from Avalon, 1960s
By Avalon Yatton
Located in South Shields, GB
Mid-century modern teak shelving unit from Avalon - circa 1960s
Featuring a sliding glass door
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Vintage Japanese Tansu Chest with Sliding Glass Doors
Located in Somis, CA
doors. Behind the textured glass doors, is a tiered shelf unit with a nice carved feature. The wood has
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon 3 Piece Bookcase
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
glass sliding doors and glass shelf and one open unit with fixed shelf. Doors have been recovered with a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Pair of James Mont Style Blond Lacquered and Brass Display Cabinets
Located in Troy, MI
topped with two tier brass and glass open shelf units with an attached light fixture. Found in France
Category
Vintage 1940s European Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Materials
Glass
Antique Aesthetic Movement Chinese Ebonized and Carved Bookcase, Bronze Hardware
By Kimbel and Cabus
Located in Big Flats, NY
marshland, pierced bronze figural hinges with dragons, bevelled glass doors, and central storage shelf unit
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
H 48 in W 84 in D 15 in
Oriental Style Rosewood Sideboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
drawers in the double doors opening to a shelf, glass storage units, and a lower divided section. The side
Category
20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Beautiful rosewood accented teak Swedish server w/ two levels
Located in Palm Springs, CA
has two glass doors and a shelf unit behind the left side door. There is a very slight discoloration
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Sideboards
Materials
Teak
1950s Mid-Century Modern Frederick Weinberg Angle Iron & Glass Shelf Unit
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1950s Frederick Weinberg midcentury angle iron shelf unit. This is the shorter version of the well
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
H 51.25 in W 28.5 in D 10.5 in
Milo Baughman for Design Institute of America Brass and Glass Etagere
By Milo Baughman
Located in Troy, MI
Brass and glass shelf unit by Milo Baughman for Design Institute of America. Can be configured as
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Antique American Three Shelf Barrister Bookcase Cabinet in Tiger Oak
By Macey Co.
Located in Detroit, MI
disassembles into five individual pieces including separate top and base with three glass shelf units that can
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Oak
Shelf Units with Glass Shelves
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautifully simple group of two shelf units or bookcases. They date to the 1980s. Units
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Wood
Shelf Units with Glass Shelves
Located in Dallas, TX
edges. The glass rest on brass fittings. The shelf units can be repainted any color if desired.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Wood
Morari French Display Shelf Unit in Chrome and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Morari, free-standing display unit, chrome and glass, France, 1960s
A functional and aesthetically
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
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Glass Shelf Units For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of glass shelf units for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct glass shelf units — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of glass shelf units available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Glass shelf units bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small glass shelf units measuring 17.33 inches across. There have been many well-made glass shelf units over the years, but those made by Milo Baughman, Paul Evans and Frederick Weinberg are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Glass Shelf Units?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,250, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $20,000 highest priced.
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 Glass Shelf Units
- What is a shelf unit?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A shelf unit is a piece of storage furniture that can be adjusted to fit objects or collectibles for display of varying sizes . Shelving units can be made of different materials, but the most popular is wood. Find a collection of antique and vintage shelving units on 1stDibs.
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