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18th Century Oak Hanging Rack
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century oak hanging rack, the moulded cornice above a frieze rail, two open shelves below
Category
1780s British Georgian Antique Shelves
Materials
Oak
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak over mantle or hanging bookshelf
By Liberty
Co.
Located in London, GB
A Liberty and Co Arts and Crafts oak over mantle or hanging bookshelf, with Motto by Sir Francis Bacon :- 'READING MAKETH A FULL MAN' 'WRITING MAKETH AN EXACT MAN'. With a green bott...
Category
1890s Arts and Crafts Antique Shelves
Materials
Oak
Antique French Walnut Shelving Unit 19th Century
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Unit / Etagere features four serpentine shaped shelves in descending order of size.
They all have a
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Shelves
Materials
Brass
$1,230 Sale Price
35% Off
Antique American Industrial Wooden Rolling Shelf Storage Cart Distressed Gray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wheels, 6 wooden slatted shelves. Includes 10 wire metal storage bins (2) Large, (8) Smaller by American
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Shelves
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique black wood rack, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a black three-tiered rack from the Taisho period (1900-1926).
It is finished with a beautiful urethane coating, giving it an elegant luster.
The warm grain of the cherry woo...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Shelves
Materials
Wood
Antique Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Carved Teak, Novel Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique extending book slide. An Anglo-Indian, carved teak novel rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Pleasingly decorative ends and extending to a gen...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Shelves
Materials
Teak
Antique Italian Carved Walnut Wood Shelf with Musical Inlay Late 19th Century
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-112 Italian intricately carved wood shelf with musical satin wood inlay.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Unique Svenskt Tenn 1930
s lacquered self Art Deco elegant.
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Forest, BE
Unique, minimal and elegant lacquered shelve from the 1930's. One shelf that can be adjusted in height at 7 different positions. We have it completely restored but it still shows som...
Category
1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Shelves
Materials
Pine
Handsome Large Black Iron Shelving Unit-Early 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
is painted black, and houses 5 spacious shelves, one of which is half as deep. A wonderful item
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Shelves
Materials
Iron
Rare Irish Antique Exhibition Quality Freestanding Burr Walnut Carved Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
)
Depth 46 cm (18.11 in)
Height of shelves 38 cm (14.96 in)
Dated 1850
Category
19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Shelves
Materials
Walnut
19th Century English Whatnot
Located in Chicago, IL
mimicking columns, with turned frames supporting solid mahogany shelves, and a lower drawer with a crotch
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Oak Hanging Rack
Located in Martlesham, GB
shelves with the top shelf also having cup hooks, shaped end supports. Lovely colour. Circa 1780.
Category
1780s British Georgian Antique Shelves
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Metal
Wooden Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French shelf combines rustic charm with industrial elegance, making it a versatile addition to any space. Featuring a sturdy metal frame with cross-brace details fo...
Category
19th Century French Antique Shelves
Materials
Metal
18th Century Oak Hanging Rack
Located in Martlesham, GB
shelves with the top shelf also having cup hooks, shaped end supports. Lovely colour. Circa 1780.
Category
1780s British Georgian Antique Shelves
Materials
Oak
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Shelf - No. 42 - Beech, Brass
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Shelf - No. 42 - Beech, Brass
Austria Jugendstil - 1900-1910
This exquisite Thonet No. 42 Shelf is a masterful example of the Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) style...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Shelves
Materials
Brass
$1,316 Sale Price
33% Off
Early 19th C. Blue Painted English Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
paint on interior of shelves and original scumble finish overall.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Shelves
Materials
Oak, Pine
Antique Edwardian Three Tier Cake Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
, three shaped mahogany inlaid supports united by three mahogany circular shelves with a moulded edge and
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Shelves
Materials
Other
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut 5 Tier Etagere Curio Whatnot Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut 5 Tier Etagere Curio Whatnot Stand. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 71" H x 44" W x 14" D.
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Shelves
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Five Section Stacking Chest
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Exquisite Chinese black lacquered five section stacking chest with stunning figural decorative scenes.
More modern Chinese furniture developed its distinguishing charac...
Category
19th Century Chinese Han Antique Shelves
Materials
Lacquer, Paint
$2,866 Sale Price
65% Off
Pigeon Holes
Located in London, England
Set of wall mounted pigeon holes in pine. Circa 1900.
H 49cm x W 121cm x D 28cm
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Shelves
Materials
Pine
$907
Rustic Alpine Ripening Rack, France, 1900s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Alpine cheese ripening rack is a stunning example of art populaire craftsmanship from early 20th-century Savoie. Originally used for aging reblochon cheese, it was handcrafted f...
Category
Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Shelves
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak shelf from France with three shelves, all with beveled edges and scalloped aprons
Category
19th Century French Antique Shelves
Materials
Oak
Antique Corner Whatnot, English, Walnut, Country House Display Stand, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, with rich russet hues
Striking pierced fretwork adorns the upper shelf
Trio of lower shelves of
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Shelves
Materials
Walnut
19th Century English Four Tier Whatnot
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century English bleached mahogany four tier whatnot on castors. 1840.
Code: 8665
Dimensions:
W: 25" (63.5 cm)
H: 48" (121.9 cm)
D: 17" (43.2 cm)
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Whatnot
Located in Chicago, IL
supports mimicking columns, two shelves, and a lower drawer with two brass knobs. Whatnots were originally
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Bamboo Bookshelf
Located in Nashville, TN
This is an absolutely stunning English bamboo shelve from the late 19th century. Showing a beautiful hand painted Japanned finish which refers to a decorative technique that originat...
Category
1880s English Antique Shelves
Materials
Bamboo
19thC Antique Mahogany Shelving Unit Book Case Sideboard with Drawer Storage
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A Victorian Mahogany three tier Buffet Table, English circa. 1860, having three rectangular shelves
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Carlo Bugatti Wall Shelf
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare Bugatti wall shelf in remarkable condition.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Shelves
Materials
Copper, Pewter
$25,000
19th Century French Small Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
turned barley twist legs, joined by two shelves, one with scalloped edging and the lower one with a hand
Category
19th Century French Antique Shelves
Materials
Oak
Quality Antique 19th Century Victorian Inlaid Walnut Four Tier Corner Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
.
Height : 135 cm
Width : 66 cm
Depth : 40.5 cm
Height between shelves 33.7cm
1860.
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
four burr walnut shelves supported by twelve solid walnut turned reeded columns raised on four original
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Restored Artdeco Étagère, Oak, Glass, Chromed Steel, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The Art Deco étagère from the 1930s was made in Czechoslovakia. Its construction consists of solid wood with oak veneer, and after complete restoration, it exhibits top-notch stabili...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Shelves
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ornate 19th-Century Italian Brass Baker
s Rack
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 19th-century European baker's rack, most likely of Italian origin, is crafted from beautifully patinated brass, exuding Old World charm. The intricate scrollwork through...
Category
19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Shelves
Materials
Brass
19th Century Antique French Wrought Iron Shelving Rack, 155cm Tall
Located in Markington, GB
Title
Antique French Wrought Iron Shelving and Storage Rack
Description
A stunning antique French wrought iron shelving and storage rack, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and de...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Shelves
Materials
Metal
$539 Sale Price
77% Off
Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian freestanding rosewood whatnot having three attractive serpentine shaped shelves
Category
19th Century English Antique Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
18th Century Italian Gilded Limewood Wall Console - Antique Bluestone Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An important early 18th Century wall mount console or shelf with antique gilded wall sconces and topped with an aged Belgian Bluestone top, in good condition. The antique pair of sen...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Shelves
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
18th - 19th Century French Painted Pinewood Bookshelf - Antique Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French freestanding bookshelf made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The detailed library rack is composed with five arched shelving which are supported...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Shelves
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Walnut Library Ladder - Antique Book Shelf, Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French library ladder in a beautiful weathered condition and in good condition. It can be used as a practical piece for your antique library or simply for decoration. Made...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Country Oak Wall Hanging Shelf with Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
shelves, each with a traditional plate groove and at the bottom there are 2 small drawers
The shelf is in
Category
Early 20th Century Country Antique Shelves
Materials
Oak
Anglo-Indian 1930s Black Painted Tiered Shelf with Carved Scrolling Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
, this tiered pieces features seven shelves presenting a reddish brown stain, alternating beautifully
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Shelves
Materials
Wood
George III Mahogany Hanging Shelf
Located in Essex, MA
Four shelves over a fret carved gallery, sides with Chinese style open trellis work, scrolled
Category
1760s English George III Antique Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookshelves with Panelled Doors
Located in London, GB
galleried tops above beaded edged graduated shelves, above pleated panelled doors with mitred corners
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany shelf Etagere. Measures 37" in width, 14.5" in dwpth and stands 52.5" in height.
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Shelves
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Jugendstil etagere by Thonet Debrecen
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil etagere by Thonet Debrecen in very nice original condition.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Shelves
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Georgian mahogany A-frame whatnot
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
Georgian mahogany A-frame whatnot
A fine George III mahogany graduated A-frame whatnot, the four graduated tiers with three trays, the lower shelf with drawer below. Ring turned col...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Richly carved baroque black wooden sculptured shelf, France ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / sculpture / wood / antique / baroque
Baroque sculptured wall mounted shelf in blackened wood, made in France around 1850. Richly carved with flowers, curls and a fe...
Category
1850s French Baroque Antique Shelves
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Open Library Caddy, Bookshelf
Located in Dallas, TX
fortune of a large library, one could place several books on the shelves and wheel it about the room to
Category
1890s English British Colonial Antique Shelves
Materials
Sycamore
Antique 19th Century Bistro Shelf in Elm
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique 19th Century Bistro Shelf in elm
some stains on the shelves (see photos)
Category
Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Shelves
Materials
Elm
A Mahogany Display Cabinet Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A fine mahogany display cabinet, circa 1900, likely a transitional piece with influences from the earlier Aesthetic Movement. The cabinet showcases clean lines, elegant detailing, an...
Category
Early 1900s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Shelves
Materials
Brass
$2,627 Sale Price
30% Off
Late 18th-Early 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Dumbwaiter
Located in Richmond, VA
Late 18th-early 19th century Georgian mahogany two tier dumbwaiter with molded shelves, turned
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Four-Tiered, Single Drawer Etagere
Located in Huntington, NY
Mahogany Four-Tiered, Single Drawer Etagere
Category
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Shelves
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th century English honey color walnut 3-tier etagere with drawer
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful antique three-tier étagère was crafted in England in the late 19th century, around 1880. The top features a walnut veneer with a striking grain pattern and a black-pai...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Shelves
Materials
Walnut
English 1900s Bamboo Freestanding Shelf with Rattan Accents and Single Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
the top, sitting above a bamboo and rattan structure. Showcasing a single drawer and shelves placed at
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Circa 1820-30 George IV Butler
s Trolley Etagere, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1820-30 George IV butler's trolley etagere, English. Mahogany. 3-tiers of graduated depths with molded gadrooned demi-rosettes atop the vertical upright sides. The tiers with f...
Category
Early 19th Century European George IV Antique Shelves
Materials
Wood
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Neoclassical Italian Fruitwood Corner Étagère
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Delicate 19th century Italian fruitwood corner shelf or étagère made in the neoclassical taste. Having two tiers and decorated with X forms on the sides. Supported by three narrow le...
Category
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Shelves
Materials
Fruitwood
20th Century French Wrought Iron Florist Shelf, 1920s
Located in LEGNY, FR
shelves are custom made and removable.
The iron is white and has been weathered with time.
Very nice
Category
1920s French Antique Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Quality William IV Mahogany Freestanding Five Tier Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique William IV mahogany freestanding five tier whatnot with five mahogany tiers supported by four unusual, elegant shaped turned supports standing on turned feet.
A wonderful ex...
Category
19th Century English William IV Antique Shelves
Materials
Other
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Antique Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique shelves for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, all antique shelves available were constructed with great care. Antique shelves have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Regency and Georgian antique shelves are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique shelves over the years, but those made by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet and Emile Gallé are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Shelves?
Antique shelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,402, while the lowest priced sells for $85 and the highest can go for as much as $125,000.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.
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