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19th Century French Wooden Display Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
space created by the floating shelves naturally draws the eye to beautiful and intriguing objects placed
Category

Antique 19th Century French Country Buffets

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Storage Cabinet in Walnut
Located in Antwerpen, BE
compartments, open vertical storage, and two floating shelves, making it ideal for organizing books, tableware
Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Floating Carved Door Brutalist Cabinet Credenza with Shelves and Drawers 1970
Located in Hudson, NY
An impressive brutalist carved door cabinet with mixed woods and oak case. Versatile piece that could be used for dining room, bedroom, or entertainment cabinet. The cabinet appears ...
Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Danish Midcentury Nightstands or Shelves
Located in London, GB
Danish midcentury ‘Floating’ wall-mounted nightstands or shelves. Produced, circa 1960. Perfect
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Hardwood

Entrelaçados Floating Cube Shelf in Imbuia Wood
By Maria Fernanda Paes de Barros
Located in Jundiaí, SP
different combinations possibilities intertwining the Entrelaçados Intertwined floating wall cubes and
Category

2010s Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Yarn, Wood

Pair of Danish Floating Rosewood Nightstands with Drawers from the 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming small floating Danish rosewood nightstands ore shelves from the 1950s with a simple
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Rosewood

Hans Wegner Set of Restored Floating Nightstands in Teak with Glass for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Knebel, DK
floating night stands or shelves in teak, each festure a single drawer, open storage compartment beneath
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Teak

Italian Mid-Century Double Bed with Floating Nightstands by Dassi for Gio Ponti
By Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti
Located in Traversetolo, IT
shelves on the floating nightstands with the warmth of golden maple wood, and the thin hand-decorated
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Walnut Headboard by Gio Ponti
By M. Singer Sons, Gio Ponti
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An amazing architectural king­sized headboard constructed with solid walnut floating cantilevered
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Guy Lefevre Side Tables
By Guy Lefevre
Located in London, GB
A pair of Guy Lefevre side tables in gilt metal with two glass shelves and signature floating top
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Diamond Form Brass Wall Unit or Étagère after Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Philadelphia, PA
framing with six floating glass shelves.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Custom Made Bookcase
By Glenn of California
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful nice solid custom-made walnut bookcase, with a black lacquer floating base and shelves
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Vintage Chrome Geometric Etageres
Located in North York, ON
This sophisticated and regal etagere pair is made of polished chrome frame with six floating glass
Category

Vintage 1970s American Empire Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Paul McCobb Credenza
By Paul McCobb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome Paul McCobb mahogany credenza that rests on a beautiful floating brass base. Two
Category

Vintage 1960s American Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Chrome and Glass Etagere
Located in Freehold, NJ
This postmodern etagere features polished chrome supports with four floating glass shelves. 

14.5
Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Floating top shelf and adjustable shelves inside. Beautiful original patina to doors. Great underneath flat
Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Arne Hovmand Olsen Danish Credenza
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
bank of five drawers, two separate storage compartments with adjustable shelves on floating base. Newly
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

bed frame by Hans J. Wegner
By GETAMA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak queen bed frame with caned headboard, floating nightstands with black glass shelves, and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

Brushed Steel and Brass Display Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
four floating glass shelves.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass, Steel

Geometric Stainless Steel Etagere with Macassar Base
Located in North York, ON
floating glass shelves. The gorgeous Macassar Ebony base includes two drawers accented with stainless steel
Category

2010s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Deco Glass and Chrome Drinks Cart
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
, with super and decorative wheels of glass. Elegant, almost floating glass shelves and solid clear glass
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Black and Chrome Geometric Etagere
Located in North York, ON
comprised of three floating compartments with smoked glass shelves. This piece is unique and modern and the
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Pair of Danish Modern Wall Mounted Teak Bookcases, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Pair of Danish modern wall mounted teak bookcases 1960s Set of two floating cubic bookcases with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Hollywood Regency Style Showcase by Renato Zevi, Italy, 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in Den Haag, NL
supports a four floating glass shelves, and is bottomed and top by further glass shelving.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Pair of Geometric Stainless Steel Bookcases with Macassar Base
Located in North York, ON
floating glass shelves. The gorgeous Macassar Ebony base includes two drawers accented with stainless steel
Category

2010s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Geometric Stainless Steel Bookcase with Macassar Base
Located in North York, ON
floating glass shelves. The gorgeous Macassar Ebony base includes two drawers accented with stainless steel
Category

2010s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Bar Cart, 1960s
Located in Harlingen, TX
a solid brass frame with an angular handle, floating form transparent glass shelves and black
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Sloping-Stile Wood-Hinged Cabinet
Located in Singapore, SG
hidden storage compartment inside. Elmwood framework with Fir wood floating panels, internal shelves and
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Elm, Fir

Vintage modular wall unit for Simpla Lux, The Netherlands 1960 s
By Simpla Lux 1
Located in Steenwijk, NL
(both cabinets are without shelves). The optically 'floating' design makes this system look spacious in
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Rider Cabinet Étagère
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
with antiqued brass accents and cast brass horse finials create a regal vibe. The floating glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Modern Oak Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
two floating LED lit shelves, the interior base with two boxed framed drawers, raised on javelin legs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

king bed frame by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak bed with caned headboard and floating nightstands with black glass shelves. Supported by a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Beds and Bed Frames

1970s Vintage Italian Brass and Glass Coffee Table in the Style of Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in London, England
. The table has two floating glass shelves with the lower shelf sitting inside of the outer two pronged
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Mid-Century Modern Design Two-Tier End/Side Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
. Square shaped legs elegantly support the two floating smoky glass shelves with their mirrored borders
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Kesterport Gold Glass Polygonal Etagere Brass Shelving 1980s Display Unit
By Kesterport
Located in London, GB
five floating glass shelves, making it ideal for displaying all manner of treasures, or even for
Category

Vintage 1970s British Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Dry Bar by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Shippensburg, PA
reveals a large open interior with mirrored backing and two floating glass shelves over a black glass prep
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Circa 1780 Mahogany George III Bureau Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780 George III bureau bookcase. Mahogany. Georgian bar glazed bookcase doors. Floating panel
Category

Antique Late 18th Century European George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Arne Hovmand Olson Teak Floating Shelves
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern. Specifications: Teak. Condition: These Arne Hovmand Olson teak floating shelves are in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak and Brass Floating Shelves, 1960s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak and Brass Floating Shelves, 1960s. Set of 2. Pair of matching Danish Mid
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Polished Brass Floating Shelves Signed by Chanel Kapitanj, Small
By Chanel Kapitanj
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished brass floating shelves signed by Chanel Kapitanj A minimalist shelving system. Like
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Live Edge Nakashima Style Floating Shelves Mid-Century Modern
By George Nakashima
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous set of four different size solid walnut sculptural Nakashima style floating shelves. Each
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Polished Brass Floating Shelves Signed by Chanel Kapitanj, Medium
By Chanel Kapitanj
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished brass floating shelves signed by Chanel Kapitanj A Minimalist shelving system. Like
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Polished Brass Floating Shelves Signed by Chanel Kapitanj
By Chanel Kapitanj
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished brass floating shelves signed by Chanel Kapitanj A Minimalist shelving system. Like
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Two French Art Deco Floating Shelves by Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Long Island City, NY
Two French Art Deco floating oak shelves by Charles Dudouyt.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Floating Shelves Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
construction with two cabinets and three shelves. In great ready to use condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Floating Teak Shelves by Ølholm 1960s Set of 2
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Sigfred Omann
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish modern floating shelves by Ølholm 1960s set of 2 Pair of wall-mounted bedside tables with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Rosewood Shelves by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Set of 3.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood Shelves by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Set of 3. Three floating shelves
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Cado Style Ps Wall Unit by Peter Sorensen for Randers
By Randers Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder, Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
interior shelf, and five floating shelves. All done in beautifully grained rosewood.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Rosewood

Italian 1950 s Three-Section Cabinet and Shelving System
Located in North Miami, FL
shelf and central cabinet with 4 drawers. A total of 9 floating shelves - all wood pieces are of high
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ate Van Apeldoorn Floating Pine Wall Mount Box Shelves, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, 1970's, Mid-Century Ate van Apeldoorn designed floating pine wall mount shelf with well
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Pine

1960s Modernist Modular Chromed Steel and Teak Shelving System Midcentury Modern
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
numerous holes where the round steel support bars can be placed, giving the appearance of floating shelves
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Vintage Set of Three Floating Glass and Gilt Shelves by Sherle Wagner
By Sherle Wagner
Located in New York, NY
This vintage set of three floating glass shelves feature a stylized gilded support with a hand
Category

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Vintage Danish Floating Teak Shelves by Poul Cadovius for Cado Royal, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Floating Teak Shelves by Poul Cadovius for Cado Royal, 1960s. Small wall unit with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Pair of Danish Teak Modern Floating Wall Shelves or Nightstands with Drawers
By Dyrlund, Børge Mogensen
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pair of teak floating nightstands or shelves attributed to Borge Mogensen. These wall
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Dyrlund Floating Shelf
By Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
Modernist floating shelf in douglas fir pine circa 1960. Produced by Dyrlund, Denmark. Simple yet
Category

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

Materials

Pine

Sculptural Floating Wall Shelf, 1950s
By Wendell Castle
Located in Springfield, OR
Made by a hardworking craftsman, this stack laminated plywood shelf is a great accent piece for staging a small sculpture, vase or whatever your heart desires. It is made by gluing a...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Plywood

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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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