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Vintage Modular Shelving Units By Van Pelt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exquisite MCM Modular Shelving Units by Van Pelt, crafted with meticulous attention to detail in
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Umbo Modular Shelving Unit by Kay LeRoy Ruggles for Directional
By Directional, Kay Leroy Ruggles
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. USA. Modular shelving unit with gorgeous sun fading.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Plastic
Italian Modular Shelving Unit in Metal and Glass, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
Italian modular shelving unit in metal and glass, c.1980s.
brass finished metal and glass.
The
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Blond Wood Modular Shelving Units
Located in London, GB
These versatile modular storage units, crafted from beech wood, are a beautiful example of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Beech
1970s Umbo Modular Shelving Unit by Kay LeRoy Ruggles for Directional 26 Pieces
By Kay Leroy Ruggles
Located in Monrovia, CA
1970s UMBO Modular Shelving Unit Designed by Kay LeRoy Ruggles For Directional, Made In The USA, 26
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Plastic
H 49 in W 97 in D 12 in
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
Tetra, Solid Walnut Contemporary Modular Shelving Units, Made in Ratio
By Made in Ratio, Brodie Neill
Located in London, GB
walnut. The modular trapezoid cell can be used as a single unit or can be built up to create endless
Category
2010s British Minimalist Shelves
Materials
Oak, Walnut
H 29.93 in W 68.9 in D 15.75 in
Modular Shelving Unit by Jorge Zalszupin for l'Atelier, Brazil, 1960's
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Modular shelving rounded corner unit designed by Jorge Zalszupin in the 1950s, made from Brazilian
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 72.45 in W 63.39 in D 63.39 in
Mid-20th Century Shelving Unit Mod. Lib 2 by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
Located in New York, NY
Modular shelving unit with brass feet and shelves in black. The Lib 2 model was designed by Ignazio
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Shelves
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 101.18 in W 43.31 in D 18.11 in
AS4 modular wall unit 22" wide bookshelf: solid white oak and blackened steel
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
The AS4 modular shelving unit is handmade using solid hardwood with dovetail joinery, and solid
Category
2010s American Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 91 in W 23 in D 11 in
AS4 modular wall unit 32" wide bookshelf: solid white oak and blackened steel
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
The AS4 modular shelving unit is handmade using solid hardwood with dovetail joinery, and solid
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 91 in W 33 in D 11 in
AS4 modular wall unit 22" wide bookshelf in solid walnut and blackened steel
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
The AS4 modular shelving unit is handmade using solid hardwood with dovetail joinery, and solid
Category
2010s American Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
AS4 modular wall unit 32" wide bookshelf in solid walnut and blackened steel
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
The AS4 modular shelving unit is handmade using solid hardwood with dovetail joinery, and solid
Category
2010s American Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
AS4 modular wall unit 32" wide bookshelf in solid walnut and cold-rolled steel
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
The AS4 modular shelving unit is handmade using solid hardwood with dovetail joinery, and solid
Category
2010s American Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 91 in W 33 in D 11 in
AS4 modular wall unit 22" wide bookshelf in solid walnut and cold-rolled steel
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
The AS4 modular shelving unit is handmade using solid hardwood with dovetail joinery, and solid
Category
2010s American Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 91 in W 23 in D 11 in
AS4 modular wall unit 32" wide bookshelf: solid white oak and cold-rolled steel
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
The AS4 modular shelving unit is handmade using solid hardwood with dovetail joinery, and solid
Category
2010s American Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 91 in W 33 in D 11 in
AS4 modular wall unit 22" wide bookshelf: solid white oak and cold-rolled steel
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
The AS4 modular shelving unit is handmade using solid hardwood with dovetail joinery, and solid
Category
2010s American Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 91 in W 23 in D 11 in
Ergo 3-Bay Teak Freestanding Modular Shelving Blindheim Mobelfabrikk Norway 1961
By John Texmon, Blindheim Møbelfabrikk AS
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
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 6, Yellow, Finland, 1972
By Ristomatti Ratia, Palaset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modular shelving unit from the Palaset collection made of polystyrene. The original colors of the shelves
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Large Palaset wall unit by Ristomatti Ratia for Marimekko, 1970s
By Ristomatti Ratia
Located in Oirlo, LI
and pots to coffins.
One of his iconic works of modern design is the modular shelving unit from the
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 9, White Brown Finland, 1972
By Ristomatti Ratia, Palaset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modular shelving unit from the Palaset collection made of polystyrene. The original colors of the shelves
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 39 in W 39 in D 13 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara bookcase Laukaan Puu Finland 1955
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Oirlo, LI
Rare modular shelving unit designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and manufactured by Laukaan Puu
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 10, White, Finland, 1972
By Ristomatti Ratia, Palaset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
his iconic works of modern design is the modular shelving unit from the Palaset collection made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 4, Green White, Finland, 1972
By Ristomatti Ratia, Palaset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
design is the modular shelving unit from the Palaset collection made of polystyrene. The original colors
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 52 in W 13 in D 13 in
Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase or Room Divider by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is a genuine, mid-century modern marvel - a cerused oak modular standalone shelving unit
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Minimalist Modular Wall Mounted 1960's Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
Minimalist modular wall mounted shelving unit with three metal uprights and five oak veneered
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Black Wood Modular Shelving Storage Unit
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A large black shelving unit. This versatile shelving unit is a great addition to any room. Its very
Category
Late 20th Century Shelves
Materials
Wood
Modular metal shelving unit by Niels Gammelgaard, 1980s
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Modular shelf in chromed metal by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA in the 1980s. Ideal for a vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Shelves
Materials
Iron
Shelving Storage Expandable Wall Unit Modular Custom Bookcase System
By Tim Byrne
Located in Oakville, CT
Custom modular shelving storage bookcase system by Get Back Inc. In the vintage Industrial style
Category
2010s American Industrial Shelves
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pierre Chapo Modular "GO" Shelving Unit in Elm, 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The GO system was created by Pierre Chapo in 1983 and can be considered an end-of-career highlight for the highly influential French designer. The piece is a visually appealing and i...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Elm
Tetra, Solid Oak Modular Contemporary Shelving Units, Made in Ratio
By Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
walnut. The modular trapezoid cell can be used as a single unit or can be built up to create endless
Category
2010s British Minimalist Shelves
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Shelving & Cabinet Storage Wall Units
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Mid Century Modern Bookcase Wall Unit
AVALON a mid-century
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 72.05 in W 65.75 in D 17.13 in
1967 Salocchi White Mirrored Vanity with Light and Tilting Top Sormani, Italy
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
coiffeuse was displayed with the rest of the collection of beds, tables, modular shelving units, in several
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mirror
H 23.23 in W 31.89 in D 31.89 in
Danish Modern Modular Adjustable Wall Unit Shelving 1960s-- 22 pcs Complete Wall
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
Very cool, versatile wall unit shelving modular set.
Includes 9 regular shelves
Includes 6 Medium
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 95 in W 90 in D 18 in
Cerused Oak Modular Wall Unit Shelving or Room Divider by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is mid-century modern marvel - a cerused oak modular standalone shelving unit, designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Modular Wall Unit with a bar, Italy 1980s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular modular wall unit or modular shelving system designed
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 69.69 in W 68.9 in D 16.15 in
Unusual Baker Chinoiserie Modular Chest Bookcase Shelf Mid-Century Modern
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Baker Chinoiserie style 2-piece modular bookcase chest. The top shelving unit sits on top
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Iron
H 59.25 in W 38 in D 19.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s
By William Watting, ScanFlex
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern modular two-tone wall units or shelving units. Design by William Watting
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Beech, Teak
H 81.5 in W 42.13 in D 18.9 in
Compact modular shelving unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W48 D14 H24
Vintage compact modualr unit that has been lightly refinshed with new top coats added
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
100xbtr Contemporary Engel Modular Shelving Unit in Black Dyed Solid Ash
By 100xbtr
Located in South Pasadena, CA
A stack-able modular shelving system consisting of three black dyed tiers in solid ash. Can be
Category
2010s American Shelves
Materials
Ash
Ope - Ope Select Shelving System
Located in New Milford, CT
*Only sold in a full set (6 white cabinets & 1 wooden).
A modular shelving unit with patented
Category
2010s Norwegian Shelves
Materials
Plastic, Oak
Modular Brass Glass Shelving Unit
By Belgo Chrome
Located in De Klinge, BE
Very large shelving unit from Belgo Chrome in very good condition. All glass shelves are movable in
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Room Divider Shelving Unit
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in London, Greater London
Rare Paul McCobb (1917-1969) planner group room divider shelving unit with bench, designed in circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tomado Midcentury Modular Wall Unit, Shelving System with Rare Bookstands
By Tomado
Located in Schagen, NL
This modular industrial piece, features 3 shelves, two gliding stands for books and one stand to
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 24.02 in W 18.51 in D 5.12 in
'Xiangsheng II Shelving Unit', a Modular Bronze Bookcase and Room Divider
By Studio MVW
Located in Paris, FR
‘XiangSheng II Shelving Unit‘ is an elegant collectible design work that combines champagne colored
Category
2010s Chinese Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
H 86.23 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
Tall Hex Shelving in Metallic Blue Glaze. Modular Aluminium Bookshelf.
By Birnam Wood Studio
Located in Ridgewood, NY
Modular shelving or storage unit with adjustable height shelves and customizable shapes and colors
Category
2010s American Other Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Modular Shelving Unit, Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, Italy, 1969
By Olaf von Bohr
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell modular shelving unit in rare color. 9 shelves and 18 supports
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Shelves
Materials
Plastic
Modular Shelving Unit by Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare modular "UMBO" shelving unit produced by Directional and attributed to designer Joe Colombo
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves
Materials
Plastic
Mid Century Modern 2pc Modular Shelving Unit with Finished Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern two piece modular shelving unit features hardwood construction, free
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Danish mid century modern teak two-piece modular shelving unit, circa 1965
Located in View Park, CA
A Danish modern two-piece modular shelving unit in teak wood, circa 1960. Chunky, curved edges give
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
H 27.25 in W 79.5 in D 17.75 in
Vintage Danish Modern Modular Shelving Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a beautiful teak shelving and cabinet unit made in Denmark. Drop down desk, two door
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Cabinets
Materials
Teak, Glass
1970s Vintage Scandinavian-Inspired Modular Shelving Unit
Located in La Mesa, CA
This vintage modular storage and shelving unit combines functionality with timeless design
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Pine
Wilhelm Kienzle modular shelving units Wohnbedarf Zurich
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
was a Bauhaus designer who created this modular shelving in 1930
This system is from the 1960's and
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Bookcases
Materials
Metal
metal modular shelving unit by the manufacture Tomado
Located in Pasadena, CA
metal shelving unit.black metal wire support and folded metal shelves with basket shelving, desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Wim Rietveld Modular Shelving Unit 663, Gispen 1953
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare set of 2 cabinets by Wim Rietveld designed in 1953. These modular systems playfully combine
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Shelves
Materials
Metal
Ps System Modular Shelving Unit by Preben Sørensen, Teak, 1960s
By Preben Sorensen
Located in London, GB
desired system.
A comprehensive PS System teak modular shelving / storage / display / bookcase unit
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Modular Shelving Unit by Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons
By Paul McCobb, H Sacks & Sons
Located in Dorchester, MA
This one-of-a-kind wall unit was custom-made for Herb Sacks by H Sacks & Sons in Brookline, MA. It
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Umbo Modular Shelving Unit Kay Leroy Ruggles for Directional, 1970s, USA
By Kay Leroy Ruggles
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Modular Umbo storage unit by Kay Leroy Ruggles for Directional, USA 1970s. Breaks down for shipping
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Shelves
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modular Shelving Unit in the style of Poul Cadovius
By Simpla Lux 1, Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
placement of the shelving can be customized. In original condition with some visible scratching and wear
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Poul Cadovius, the Royal Shelving Unit in Rosewood
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Modular shelving unit by Poul Cadovius, Cado, 1948. Besides the wall with 11 shelves, the system
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
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Modular Shelving Units For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of modular shelving units available for sale. The range of distinct modular shelving units — often made from metal, wood and hardwood — can elevate any home. We have 28 antique and vintage modular shelving units in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Modular shelving units have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of modular shelving units to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Modern modular shelving units are of considerable interest. Some modular shelving units are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller modular shelving units, measuring 15.75 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Poul Cadovius, Cado and Ernst Dieter Hilker each produced beautiful modular shelving units that are worth considering.
How Much are Modular Shelving Units?
Prices for modular shelving units can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, modular shelving units begin at $900 and can go as high as $80,068, while the average can fetch as much as $5,019.
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 Modular Shelving Units
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A modular storage system refers to a storage system made of different units, shelves, doors or other components that can be combined, rearranged and customized to suit your space. Shop a selection of modular and static storage systems on 1stDibs.
- What is a modular bookshelf?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A modular bookshelf is a type of storage furniture made up of boxy pieces that you purchase separately or in groups. The design allows you to arrange the pieces any way you wish to create a custom bookcase. You'll find a range of modular bookshelves on 1stDibs.
- What is a shelving unit?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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.
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