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How deep should storage shelves be?
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Storage shelves need to be large enough to properly and safely hold items but not too large that items will get lost or hidden behind each other. In a garage 12” is a good depth for smaller items and 16” for larger items.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Early 1900s Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Sectional Barrister
s Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Globe Wernicke four tier glazed sectional / modular / barrister's bookcase 1920s
Comes apart in sections for easy transportation.
Height 152cm
Width 87cm
Depth at top and base plin...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$3,123 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19Thc Amazing Brass
Iron Large Bakers Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and very large French style bakers rack is in fine condition.This rack / shelf has custom made sized glass. This rack is in very good condition. This is the largest bakers ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American French Provincial Shelves
Materials
Iron
$2,636 Sale Price
20% Off
Poul Cadovius Room Divider Teak Royal Wall System Free standing shelving Unit
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A rare opportunity to acquire an original free-standing room divider with 7 solid teak poles (only 6 photographed) from Poul Cadovius’ iconic Royal System. Designed in 1948, the Roya...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
$18,603 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "30/30 L" in Walnut by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile shelving system.
Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the ...
Category
2010s North American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$7,440 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Antique Arts
Crafts Globe Wernicke Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, C1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, C1910
Measures- 66.5"H x 11.25"W x...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Glazed Stacking Barrister
s Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Iron Banded Glazed Stacking Barrister's Bookcase 1920s
1940's as noted by both logos
Comes apart in sections for easy transportation.
Se...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$2,781 Sale Price / set
30% Off