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Mid Century Italian Modern Polished Brass Glass Three Tier Oval Bar Tea Cart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
polished brass frame, oval floating form glass shelves, rolling casters, spiral turned handle, great
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Italian Modern Bronze Glass Modernist Bar Tea Cart Trolley Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
features a antiqued/burnished bronze frame, three floating glass shelves and rolling casters. Attractive
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass, Bronze

California Modern Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bay units, each with a floating cabinet, plus 10 shelves. We also have additional bay sections and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Brass and Steel Bar Cart
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Neoclassical brass medallion accented frame with two floating clear glass shelves. The bar cart is brass and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass, Steel

Amuneal s Blackened Metal + Glass Hutch with Oak Interior
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
are shown here in Oxidized Oak with bronze hardware and floating glass shelves.
Category

2010s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

California Modern Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bay units, each with a floating cabinet, plus 11 shelves - 2 of which are wine bottle and wine glass
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Unique Vintage Industrial Metal Hutch
By Hamilton, Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cabinet with a pair of adjustable metal shelves floating over a durable steel work surface. A lower drawer
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome, Sheet Metal

Escala Travertine Marble Console Table Contemporary Design Italian Marble Spain
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
bases, sculpted into a subtle staircase-like form that supports three floating glass shelves at varying
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Console Tables

Materials

Crystal, Travertine, Marble

Gio Ponti Headboard from Hotel Royal, Napoli
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
A single wall mounted headboard with floating two-tiered nightstand shelves, designed by Gio Ponti
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Modular Floor Cabinet, Ejner Larsen Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, 1950s
By Willy Beck, Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A modular floor cabinet in solid rich teak having an upper section with adjustable open shelves and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Modular Floor Cabinet by Ejner Larsen Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, 1950s
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
section with adjustable open shelves and three floating drawers perched on a base with two sliding doors
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Contemporary Matias Sagaría Storage Bookcase Viennese Straw Italian Walnut Black
By Matias Sagaría
Located in San Polo, Parma
floating metal shelves contrasting the static nature of the carcass. It is shaped by fostering tensions
Category

2010s Italian Other Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Straw

Contemporary Matias Sagaría Sideboard Double-Sided Glass Italian Walnut Marble
By Matias Sagaría
Located in San Polo, Parma
suitable to be used as a room divider. Inside, two wooden thin though strong shelves look floating in the
Category

2010s Italian International Style Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Sagaría Sideboard Double-Sided Glass Italian Walnut Green Marble
By Matias Sagaría
Located in San Polo, Parma
suitable to be used as a room divider. Inside, two wooden thin though strong shelves look floating in the
Category

2010s Italian International Style Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Matias Sagaría Double-Sided Sideboard Canaletto Wood Marble Green
By Matias Sagaría
Located in San Polo, Parma
doors are quoted separately. Inside, two wooden thin though strong shelves look floating in the air
Category

2010s Italian International Style Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
Herman Miller hardware - Dual "floating" book shelves - Tapered, cantilevered peninsula desk top - An
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Ercole Floating Shelves Table Powder Coated and Ultraleather Pony Upholstery
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
collection is the Ercole Floating Bookshelf, which exemplifies their impeccable craftsmanship and refined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Shelves

Materials

Steel

Salvatori Ciane Floating Shelf in Gris du Marais® Marble by Elisa Ossino
By Elisa Ossino, Salvatori
Located in Querceta, IT
floating shelves were created as a homage to a modern day legend, the ground breaking Donald Judd. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Marble

Salvatori Ciane Floating Shelf in Crema d Orcia Stone by Elisa Ossino
By Elisa Ossino, Salvatori
Located in Querceta, IT
floating shelves can be used in horizontal or vertical layouts. Available in Bianco Carrara, Crema
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Stone

Salvatori Ciane Floating Drawer by Elisa Ossino
By Elisa Ossino, Salvatori
Located in Querceta, IT
, whilst the floating shelves can be used in horizontal or vertical layouts. VAT not included in pricing.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Pair of Danish Midcentury Rosewood Nightstands
Located in Norcross, GA
This is a set of Danish rosewood floating shelves or nightstands They are in very good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Brass Milo Baughman Style Console with Two Shelves, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
floating shelves, and the bottom shelf sits on a Greek key base. Glass with polished brass frame. Finished
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Stunning Les Prismatiques Free Floating Lucite Shelves and Mirror Wall Vitrine
By Les Prismatiques
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Fantastic Les Prismatiques free floating Lucite shelves and mirrored wall vitrine. Retains its
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Shelves

Salvatori Alfeo Basin Sink by Elisa Ossino
By Salvatori, Elisa Ossino
Located in Querceta, IT
comes supplied complete with waste and brackets. The basins and floating shelves come in Bianco Carrara
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves

Floating Two-Drawer Shelf by Celina Moveis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A floating shelf in Brazilian hardwood with two drawers and inset reverse painted white glass that
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

"Dots" Floating Shelf Unit in Stainless Steel and Hardwood
By F Studio
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
The Dots Shelving or floating shelf (2014) consist of rails and shelves that can be departed and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabi...

Materials

Steel

Rare 1960s Floating Modular Shelving System Wall Unit By Brianco
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Mid-Century Modern Modular Teak and Metal Floating Shelving Wall Unit by Brianco, United Kingdom
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Ope, Ope Select, Floating Book Holder
Located in New Milford, CT
Floating book holder for your OPE shelving system.    
Category

2010s Norwegian Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

PS Wall Unit Danish Shelving System Bookshelves Floating Randers
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
PS system double bay teak shelving unit. Peter Sorensen for Randers Møbelfabrik. Denmark, circa 1965.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

OPE, Ope Select, Floating Record Holder
Located in New Milford, CT
Holds approximately 90 LP's See our store front for the Ope select shelving system this cushion / sound absorber is meant for. This is an accessory product For dimensions, plea...
Category

2010s Norwegian Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

PS Wall Unit Danish Shelving System Writing Bureau Floating Randers
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
PS system teak shelving unit. Peter Sorensen for Randers Møbelfabrik.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Ps Wall Unit Danish Shelving System Chest Drawers Floating Randers
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
Genuine PS System teak shelving unit. Peter Sorensen for Randers Møbelfabrik. Denmark, circa 1965.
Category

Mid-20th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Floating Solid Walnut Console by Ray Leach
By Ray Leach
Located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Floating solid walnut console by California designer Ray Leach.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Pendú Floating Wall Shelf in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A simple object that simplifies life. A ‘Welcome home’ wall shelf intended to be placed by the front door, Pendú has a range of functions, accommodating keys via the four magnets and...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Wood

"Dots 5 box" Minimalist Floating Shelf Unit in Stainless Steel and Hardwood
By F Studio
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
The Minimalist Dots shelving or floating shelf (2014) consist of rails and shelves that can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel

"Dots 5 Leather" Minimalist Floating Shelf Unit in Stainless Steel and Hardwood
By F Studio
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
The Minimalist dots shelving or floating shelf (2014) consist of rails and shelves that can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Carl Auböck Inspired Floating Book Shelf, Austria 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Auböck Inspired Floating Book Shelf, Austria 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

PS Wall Unit Danish Shelving System Chest of Drawers Floating Randers
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
PS system teak shelving unit. Peter Sorensen for Randers Møbelfabrik. Denmark, circa 1965.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen, unique Set of Four Rosewood Floating Tables, Denmark 1960 S
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of four rare Aksel Kjersgaard rosewood floating tables made in Denamark in the 1950s. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

9 Midcentury Floating Tricolor Metal Wall Bookshelves Matégot for Artimeta
By Mathieu Matégot, Artimeta
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Rare and large set of eight tricolor metal shelving units from Mathieu Mate´got for Artimeta. Planks come in black/ yellow/ red. Dimensions in cm: 19.5 x 50 x 15 cm.
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen, Unique Set of Six Danish Rosewood Floating Drawers /Console 60s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Brussels, BE
Kai Kristiansen set of six unique Danish rosewood floating tables or consoles. Made in Denmark in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Keefer Credenza, Calen Knauf, Natural Bamboo Beaded Console Table Oak - 40"
By Calen Knauf
Located in Vancouver, BC
floating shelves. The interior can be accessed from any side by parting the beaded skirt. The Keefer
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Keefer Credenza, Calen Knauf, Petrol Blue Bamboo Beaded Console Table Oak - 40"
By Calen Knauf
Located in Vancouver, BC
floating shelves. The interior can be accessed from any side by parting the beaded skirt. The Keefer
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Keefer Credenza, Calen Knauf, Petrol Blue Bamboo Beaded Console Table Oak - 48"
By Calen Knauf
Located in Vancouver, BC
floating shelves. The interior can be accessed from any side by parting the beaded skirt. The Keefer
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Keefer Credenza, Calen Knauf, Black Bamboo Beaded Console Table Oak - 40"
By Calen Knauf
Located in Vancouver, BC
floating shelves. The interior can be accessed from any side by parting the beaded skirt. The Keefer
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Keefer Credenza, Calen Knauf, Black Bamboo Beaded Console Table Oak - 48"
By Calen Knauf
Located in Vancouver, BC
floating shelves. The interior can be accessed from any side by parting the beaded skirt. The Keefer
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Romeo Riga mid-century glass and brass Coffee Table, 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Denia, ES
Romeo Rega. The table has two floating shelves with the lower shelf sitting inside of the outer two
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

1930 s Modernist Drink Cabinet
Located in Brno, CZ
asymmetric design of the cabinet and the composition of the thinner, almost floating shelves against the
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Teak Desk with Floating Top, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Teakwood desk with floating top, open shelves, six drawers and a bookshelf on the back. The two
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Adjustable Rolling Table or Workstation by Aksel Kjersgaard for Levenger
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
adjustable middle shelves, floating on casters for ease of mobility. Item wears Levenger seal on the central
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Still Life with Fruit, Cheese, Cakes, Wine, Milk and Peppermint Sticks
Located in New Hope, PA
State. The composition, abundant with cheese, fruit, cakes and peppermint sticks seemingly floating on
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Steelyard Kitchen Island, Sam Keene Studio
By Sam Keene Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
island is the perfect anchor for an open floor plan kitchen. With floating steel plate shelves below and
Category

2010s American Minimalist Serving Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Floating Brazilian Wood Shelf by Celina Moveis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A floating shelf in Brazilian hardwood with single drawer and inset reverse painted white glass
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Shelves

Materials

Glass, Wood

Modernist Steel and Alder Bookshelf, Custom Made by Rehab Vintage
By Rehab Vintage Interiors
Located in Alhambra, CA
alder wood for an organic meets atomic organic aesthetic. Streamlined floating shelves complete the look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Danish Floating Shelves, Melvin Mikkelsen
By Melvin Mikkelsen Mobler
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of Danish midcentury wall-mounted ‘floating’ shelves by Melvin Mikkelsen, circa 1960
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Pair of Teak Floating Shelves by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1964
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirz
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
: Wilhelm Renz Country: Germany Model: Floating shelves Material: Teak Design period: 1964
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Pair of Danish Floating Nightstands or Shelves in Teak with Rosewood Edges
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant very well crafted high quality 1950s pair of Danish floating shelves in the style of Aksel
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak, Rosewood

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Floating Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of floating shelves available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct floating shelves — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. We have 91 antique and vintage floating shelves in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Floating shelves have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Floating shelves made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Floating shelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Dunbar, Poul Cadovius and Edward Wormley are consistently popular.

How Much are Floating Shelves?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,336, while they’re typically $485 on the low end and $16,500 highest priced.
Questions About Floating Shelves
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are several ways to mount floating shelves. The best mounting options include using floating shelf brackets, installing cleats, or placing figure eights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Typically, the best way to hang floating shelves is to install them into wall studs with screws. You can use a stud finder tool to locate the studs in the wall. A power drill can speed up installation. Shop a selection of floating shelves on 1stDibs.

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