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Mid-Century Brass Tension Pole Shelf, 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular Mid-Century Brass Tension Pole Shelf from Floor to Ceiling, 1960s Design. This
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brass Tension Pole Shelf, 1960s
Mid-Century Brass Tension Pole Shelf, 1960s

Mid-Century Brass Tension Pole Shelf, 1960s

H 98.43 in W 19.69 in D 13.39 in
Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
By Omnibus Design, George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
These emerald gold aluminum tension poles are hard to find. The color and finish set the tone for
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson

Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson

H 95 in W 95.5 in D 13.25 in
Contemporary Sculptural Black Steel Etagere Bookcase Storage Shelf Pair, USA
By Felica Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
, playing with balance and tension between the shelves while serving as a functional etagere bookcase
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Sculptural Black Steel Etagere Bookcase Storage Shelf Pair, USA
Contemporary Sculptural Black Steel Etagere Bookcase Storage Shelf Pair, USA

Contemporary Sculptural Black Steel Etagere Bookcase Storage Shelf Pair, USA

H 76 in W 32 in D 15 in
Contemporary Sculptural Black Steel Etagere Bookcase Storage Shelf USA
By Felica Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
with balance and tension between the shelves while serving as an etagere, bookcase, or storage shelf
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Sculptural Black Steel Etagere Bookcase Storage Shelf USA
Contemporary Sculptural Black Steel Etagere Bookcase Storage Shelf USA

Contemporary Sculptural Black Steel Etagere Bookcase Storage Shelf USA

H 76 in W 32 in D 15 in
Danish Modern Modular Adjustable Wall Unit Shelving 1960s-- 22 pcs Complete Wall
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
the shelves Springs for tension pole mounting-- you will need the top and bottom brackets, from the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Modular Adjustable Wall Unit Shelving 1960s-- 22 pcs Complete Wall
Danish Modern Modular Adjustable Wall Unit Shelving 1960s-- 22 pcs Complete Wall

Danish Modern Modular Adjustable Wall Unit Shelving 1960s-- 22 pcs Complete Wall

H 95 in W 90 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Free Standing Tension Pole Shelving Unit
Located in Astoria, NY
This truly unique shelving unit was made in America in the 1960's. It has kidney-shaped shelves
Category

20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Free Standing Tension Pole Shelving Unit
Mid Century Modern Free Standing Tension Pole Shelving Unit

Mid Century Modern Free Standing Tension Pole Shelving Unit

H 74 in W 19 in D 13 in
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Unit
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
or placed anywhere in the room. Unit includes 3 black tension poles, ten 32" shelves and all hardware
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Unit
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Unit

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Unit

H 96 in W 65 in D 14.25 in
1960 Modular by Olof Pira String Shelving System Room Divider Wall Unit Library
By Olof Pira, String Design AB
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
side. Consisting of 5 uprights, 18 shelves and two Lectern shelves. The tension poles have holes from
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

1960 Modular by Olof Pira String Shelving System Room Divider Wall Unit Library
1960 Modular by Olof Pira String Shelving System Room Divider Wall Unit Library

1960 Modular by Olof Pira String Shelving System Room Divider Wall Unit Library

H 92.52 in W 141.74 in D 15.75 in
Rare 1980s ALU Manfrotto Modular Bookcase Shelf System Wall Unit or Display
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
tension cables and counterweights. These shelves are organized into three-piece sections, with each
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Rare 1980s ALU Manfrotto Modular Bookcase Shelf System Wall Unit or Display
Rare 1980s ALU Manfrotto Modular Bookcase Shelf System Wall Unit or Display

Rare 1980s ALU Manfrotto Modular Bookcase Shelf System Wall Unit or Display

H 117 in W 144 in D 18 in
George Nelson CSS Shelving Unit with Chalkboard by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
three tension-mounted uprights supporting six shelves, a desk with three drawers, and a rare chalkboard
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson CSS Shelving Unit with Chalkboard by Herman Miller
George Nelson CSS Shelving Unit with Chalkboard by Herman Miller

George Nelson CSS Shelving Unit with Chalkboard by Herman Miller

H 90 in W 96.5 in D 19.5 in
George Nelson ‘Omni’ Shelving
By George Nelson
Located in Merced, CA
freestanding tension mounted uprights. 24 standard shelves. 1 cabinet box with sliding doors. 1 cabinet
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson ‘Omni’ Shelving
George Nelson ‘Omni’ Shelving

George Nelson ‘Omni’ Shelving

H 90 in W 161 in L 90 in
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Tension Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of tension shelves is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct tension shelves — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are 4 antique and vintage tension shelves for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 29 modern editions to choose from as well. Tension shelves have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Tension shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but modern and mid-century modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many tension shelves are appealing in their simplicity, but Cassina, La Chance and Franco Albini produced popular tension shelves that are worth a look.

How Much are Tension Shelves?

Prices for tension shelves start at $820 and top out at $28,134 with the average selling for $6,900.

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