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Emporium Shelving Unit
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Charming emporium shop fitting, free-standing shelving unit or bookcase, with five graduated U
Category
Vintage 1930s British Shelves
Materials
Wood
1970s Circular Shelving Unit
Located in Hellerup, DK
Fun and decorative Space Age chrome and smoked glass shelving unit with 3 large and 2 small
Category
Vintage 1970s French Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Gilbert Rohde Shelving Unit
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
1950s Gilbert Rohde shelving unit with black interior and clean lines. Shelf unit height can be
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Heavy industrial shelving unit, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Heavy industrial shelving unit from the 1950s, found in a factory. The item has been treated with
Category
Vintage 1950s German Industrial Shelves
Materials
Iron
Postmodern Room Divider / Shelving Unit
Located in Surbiton, GB
A late 20th Century shelving unit. Composed from a cerused oak frame and removable black steel
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
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
19th Century Theodore Scherf Shelving Unit
By Théodore Scherf
Located in Ongar, GB
A late 19th century industrial shelving unit by French maker Theodore Scherf. With adjustable
Category
Antique 19th Century French Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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
Vintage Wooden Carved Wall Hanging Shelving Unit
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Wooden Carved Wall Hanging Shelving Unit
The Vintage Wooden Carved Wall Hanging Shelving
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown American Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Wood
C.1950S French Modernist Cabinet/Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
A French modernist corner cabinet/shelving unit with four adjustable shelves.
The cabinet is oak
Category
Vintage 1950s French Shelves
Materials
Metal
Pair of Retro, 1960s French Shelving Units
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
One-of-a-kind pair of custom-made shelvings units, with a hooded metal top, and glass shelves
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Sheet Metal
French 70s Artist Made Steel Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
A C.1970s artist made welded and bent sheet steel shelving unit from the south west of France
Category
Vintage 1970s French Shelves
Materials
Steel
Antique French Walnut Shelving Unit 19th Century
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French shelving unit 19th Century in Walnut Louis Philippe Style
The Walnut Shelving
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelves
Materials
Brass
1950's Italian shelving unit by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian 1950's Vittorio Dassi shelving unit.
A perfect example of the timeless elegance of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Italian Fondart House Shelving Unit, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
A gorgeous, unique and exclusive Italian shelving unit. Glossily polished brass and mirrored glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Shelves
Materials
Brass
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
Primitive 19th C. “Hewn” Oak Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully simple hewn oak shelving unit/cupboard.
Originating from the mountains of Central
Category
Antique 1860s Romanian Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Three Tier Intricate Inlay Corner Shelving Unit
Located in Seattle, WA
This Shelving unit Features a Bright White Floral Motif. Possibly She’ll Inlay , Possibly From
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
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
Milo Baughman Shelving Unit for Glenn of California c1950s
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Oakland, CA
Stunning and very practicable three level shelving unit designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Mid-century Italian Bookcase Or Shelving Unit, 1960's
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A unique 1960’s bookcase or shelving unit. Italian designer manufacturing, consisting out of a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Pair of Minimalistic Hanging Danish Teak Shelving Units by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of minimalistic hanging Danish teak shelving units by Dyrlund. Back brackets need to be added
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Pair of Minimalistic Hanging Danish Teak Shelving Units by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of minimalistic hanging Danish teak shelving units by Dyrlund. Back brackets need to be added
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
1980s Black Glass & Mirrored Illuminated Dry Bar Storage Shelving Unit
By Ello Furniture
Located in Bensalem, PA
Truly amazing dry bar and shelving unit Will be the focal point of any dining or family room comes
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Set of Rare Multi-Color Curved Shelving Units by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Kensington, MD
Set of Rare Multi-Color Curved Shelving Units by Frederick Weinberg
Additional information
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
Frederic Weinberg Mid Century Modern Etagere Shelving Unit Floor Lamp MINT!
By Frederic Weinberg, John Risley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Frederic Weinberg Mid Century Modern Etagere Shelving Unit Floor Lamp MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Teak Bookcase Shelving Unit Etagere Mint!
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner teak bookcase shelving unit Eetagere MINT!
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Shelving Unit or Bookcase, Modern Chrome Shelving , Midcentury Design, C 1960
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic square, chrome shelving unit from the 1960's. Finished all around. Can be floating in a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
H 67 in W 18 in D 18 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Shelving Unit with Writing Table, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern freestanding shelving unit.
Striking Belgium design from
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
H 63.59 in W 42.33 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Tomado Blue and Yellow Industrial Shelving Unit
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Tomado industrial shelving unit with blue and yellow shelves on black enameled metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
19thC Antique Mahogany Shelving Unit Book Case Sideboard with Drawer Storage
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
baluster legs with its original brown pot castors.
Ideally suited as a decorative shelving unit or bookcase
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
H 50 in W 43 in D 18.5 in
Tall Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
This stunning mid-century modern nut wood bookcase is as much a statement of design as it is a functional storage piece. Crafted from richly grained wood, it features a gracefully ta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Handsome Large Black Iron Shelving Unit-Early 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Large and handsome iron shelving unit, ingeniously made out of two early 20th century French iron
Category
Early 20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Iron
Four section String Shelving Unit by Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Classic Scandinavian pine shelving unit by the groundbreaking design duo and spouses
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 65 in W 140.5 in D 27.25 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pair of Glass & Chrome Shelving Units Etagere
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this pair of vintage chrome and glass etagere shelving units. Dimensions
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Luca Meda Shelving Unit, Molteni, Italy, c1970
By Molteni & C, Luca Meda
Located in London, GB
design contributed to his refined design sensibilities.
This wall mounted shelving unit is extremely
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Tomado Green and Black Industrial Enameled Metal Shelving Unit, 1960s
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single section, two shelf, Dutch Mid-Century, wall mounted shelving unit with green and black
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Shelves
Materials
Metal
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
20th Century Italian Chrome & Smoked Glass Shelving Unit c.1980
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A sleek and versatile chrome and smoked glass shelving unit, crafted in Italy around 1980, which
Category
20th Century Italian Other Shelves
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Elegant Mid Century Shelving unit Model E60 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
Elegant shelving unit Model E60 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. The shelves can be moved up
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 87.8 in W 32.68 in D 11.82 in
Vintage wall unit / shelving unit by Kai Kristiansen made in the 50s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Breda, NB
Vintage wall unit / shelving unit by Kai Kristiansen made in the 50s.
Dimensions:
Width: 266.2 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Secretaires
Materials
Metal
H 63.59 in W 104.81 in D 9.53 in
Nevarax Industrial Antique Angle Iron Wood Shelving Unit set of three
By Industrial Design
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Set of three Antique Industrial Nevarax Shelving Units. these were a Marine Corps commission. We
Category
Vintage 1920s Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Large Wall Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
Large wall shelving unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s. The string wall system was designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Center Shelving Unit, Wrought Iron, Metal, Brass and Glass - France
Located in Girona, Girona
Center shelving unit, wrought iron and three metal plates with drypoint engraving in three levels
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
H 36.23 in W 37.01 in D 19.3 in
Compact 14x18 Turned Poster Style 4 tier Etagere Shelving Unit w/ Finials MINT!
By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Compact 14x18 Turned Poster Style 4 tier Etagere Shelving Unit w/ Finials on Wheels MINT!
Category
20th Century American Federal Shelves
Materials
Fruitwood
H 59 in W 18 in D 14 in
Danish Modern Teak Shelving Unit with Vertical Record Storage
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish Modern teak shelving unit features pressed wood construction, teak veneer with original
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Single Section Tomado Style Industrial Wall Mounted Brown & Black Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, single section, Tomado style, industrial wall mount shelving unit with handsome
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Wire
H 24 in W 25.5 in D 6.75 in
Charles Hollis Jones Custom "Metric" Étagère/Shelving Unit in Lucite and Brass
By Charles Hollis Jones, Hudson Rissman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Lucite and brass étagère/shelving unit designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 84 in W 63 in D 15 in
1960s Curvy Steel Framed Standing Shelving Unit with Teak Shelves, Italy
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1960s free-standing shelving unit with unusual black enameled steel frame and teak shelving
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 49.125 in W 27.5 in D 9.5 in
1980s Stone International Post-Modern Black Marble Glass Shelving Unit Italian
By Stone International
Located in London, GB
An impressive and monumental shelving unit in black carrara marble with asymmetrical raw edges and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Marble
H 78.75 in W 57.88 in D 13.98 in
BoConcept Como System Lacquered Charcoal Gray Contemporary Shelving Unit
By BoConcept
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A BoConcept Como System shelving unit. The Como shelving system is designed by Morton Georgsen for
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Shelves
Materials
Lacquer
H 40.5 in W 40.25 in D 8.25 in
Wood and Steel Industrial Bench or Table or Shelving Unit, Vintage Industrial
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial wood and steel Industrial bench or table or shelving unit. Overall dimensions
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
H 24.25 in W 48 in D 18 in
Tomado Style Industrial Multi-Colored Double Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century double section industrial wall mount shelving unit with one wider section, which
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in W 45.25 in D 6.75 in
Metal Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by NVF, the Netherlands 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning metal shelving unit was made by the Dutch manufacturer NVF in the 1960's. It is made
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
French Elm Shelving Unit
By Maison Regain
Located in Toronto, CA
1950s Solid Elm storage unit from French manufacturer Maison Regain, known for their timeless
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
1970s Pagoda Four Tier Brass Faux Bamboo Shelving Unit Display, Belgian
Located in London, GB
This elegant Belgian tall pagoda four-tier shelving unit features a sophisticated faux bamboo brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 72.84 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Book Case - Shelving Unit
Located in Hellerup, DK
Cool vintage tall chrome book case from 1960-1970s. There are 4 smoke colored glass shelves and 1 wooden shelf, all movable, in each book case. At the moment we have 4 pieces on stoc...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Lips Vago set of two Congresso industrial shelving unit 1970s
By Lips Vago
Located in bari, IT
Lips Vago industrial metal shelving unit Congress model early 1970s. Black lacquered metal frame
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet
By Pilastro, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's, Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro enameled metal wall shelving unit. This unit features a black
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Metal Sculptural Shelving Unit with Custom Maple Shelves, France 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s French sculptural shelving unit featuring a gorgeous metal frame with a natural, mint green
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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Used Shelving Units For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of used shelving units available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, all used shelving units available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of used shelving units available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Industrial used shelving units are consistently popular styles. Used shelving units have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Poul Cadovius, Cado and Tomado are consistently popular.
How Much are Used Shelving Units?
Used shelving units can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,897, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $38,000.
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 Used Shelving Units
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Tempered glass is used most often for shelving. It is five to six times stronger than ordinary glass and provides better protection and safety. Shop a variety of vintage and antique tempered glass on 1stDibs.
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