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Bamboo shelf
Located in Santa Monica, CA
5 shelves bamboo free standing
Category
Antique 19th Century Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Raffia
$1,500
19th Century Campaign Washstand
Shelves
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
.
2.19th century mahogany three-tier free standing campaign shelves with brass columns.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Side Tables
$1,200 / set
Black and White Metal Book Shelves Attrb. to Tomado, Holland, 1950
s
By Tomado
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Free standing book shelves in black and white metal.
Some rust spots on the white shelves.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Open Bookcase in Oak
Located in Port Chester, NY
A handsome and highly decorative open free standing bookcase with four adjustable shelves. Good
Category
Early 20th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Bureau-Plat, Paris 1785, Lebesque, 18th Century Writing Desk, French, Signed
Located in Bamberg, DE
four narrow and one wider drawer above the knee recess and is free-standing, the pull-out shelves on
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
FREE STANDING SHELVES
Located in Jersey City, NJ
MULTICOLORED FREE STANDING ADJUSTABLE SHELF ENAMELED METAL
Category
Vintage 1950s Shelves
Materials
Metal
$1,200
Fachermann
, Litterally
Compartment Man
, Man Shaped Free Standing Shelves
By Susi
Ueli Berger, Röthlisberger SW
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A fun piece of 1970s design, an original Fachermann, free standing shelves in the form of a large
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Shelves
Materials
Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Free Standing Shelves in Teck
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian free standing shelves in teck.
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
19th Century French Free Standing Shelves
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large-scale French shelves. Original paint.
Originally from a shop for display, it is now a
Category
Antique 1890s French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Midcentury Narrow Italian Free Standing Shelves
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1960 free standing shelf unit has a black metal frame with brass feet
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass, Iron
Danish Modern Walnut Cabinet with Glass Shelves and Lighting, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
free standing shelves with lower cabinet and an upper ceiling light
Wired for US outlets
The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Three-Tier Shelf After McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
. Free standing shelves are not often seen from this period, perfect for components, books, or to display
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Modular Shelve Unit by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Stilwood, Italy, 1970s
By Stilwood, Roberto Pamio
Renato Toso
Located in Antwerp, BE
, Stilwood, Italy, 1970
Superb and unusual free standing shelves that could serve as a room divider.
This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Seagrass, Ash
Italian Free Standing Shelving Unit
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian free standing shelving unit.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Brutalist free standing shelf
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful brutalist free standing shelf.
The shelf is modular and all pieces can be places as
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Dillingham Free-Standing Walnut Wall Unit
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautifully crafted wall unit by Dillingham. The cabinets and shelves are modular and can
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mathieu Mategot / Stand
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Free standing shelves in sculpted and perforated lacquered metal.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
$4,500
French 19th Century Free Standing Etagere Shelf
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a beautiful 19th century single shelf free standing etagere from France.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Danish MCM free standing wall unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Free-standing and fully finished on the backside, allowing for use as a room divider. This unit is
Category
Vintage 1970s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Ello Mid Century Walnut Free Standing Wall Unit
By Ello Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ello mid century walnut free standing wall unit
This wall unit measures: 32 wide x 16 deep x 74
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Modern Free-Standing Bookshelf Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid bookshelf unit designed and manufactured in Sweden circa 1960’s. This vintage unit remains fully functional as it has been restored by our expert craftsmen. With ample stora...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Vintage Chrome Free Standing Wall Unit, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Bauhaus style room divider with smoked glass shelves.
Great piece for display or storage
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Bauhaus Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Smoked glass Swivel Free Standing Shelving Unit
Located in Pasadena, CA
Tinted glass swivel shelving unit with metal base.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Shelves
Materials
Iron
Pair of American Free Standing Faux Bamboo Etageres
Located in New York, NY
A pair of American free standing faux bamboo etageres with four shelves and maple grained finish.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
William Watting Free Standing Modular Wall unit, 1960s the Netherlands
By William Watting
Located in The Hague, NL
tag at the back of the free standing bottom shelf. A real nice and rare piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Free Standing Wall Unit by Ulrich P. Wieser for Wohnbedarf
By Ulrich P. Wieser
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Free standing wall unit by Ulrich P. Wieser for Wohnbedarf.
Measures: Adjustable height 256cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
High quality italian design wall unit.
This free standing and fully modular wall unit consists
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Unique Mid-Century Free Standing Pine Shelving Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern standing unit features pine construction with sculpted four-tier shelving and sturdy
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Midcentury Free Standing Wall Unit by Simplalux, 1960s
By Simpla Lux 1
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
drawers and shelves.
Ideal to display diverse items and store household items.
The unit consists of
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Free Standing Bookshelf w/ Tambour Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Period/Style: Mid Century Modern
Country: United States
Date: 1960’s
Dimensions: 64.75″H x 48″L x 17.75″W
Materials: Walnut
Condition...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Romeo Rega Attributed free standing wall Unit, Italy, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Hollywood regency free standing wall unit designed attributed to Romeo Rega.
It consists of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Poul Cadovius Royal Wall System Free Standing 1958 Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Royal
Located in Den Haag, NL
with a nice interior, and six shelves. This system is free standing, so no drilling in the wall
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Free Standing Tension Pole Shelving Unit
Located in Astoria, NY
from the top. A tension bar attaches to the ceiling allowing for a free standing but stable piece.
Category
20th Century American Shelves
Materials
Brass
Ello Mid Century Walnut and Smoked Glass Free Standing Wall Unit
By Ello Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ello mid century walnut and smoked glass free standing wall unit
This wall unit measures: 32
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Merton L. Gershun Free-Standing Walnut Bookshelf for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning standing bookshelf designed by Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham in the United States circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Merton L. Gershun Free-Standing Taper Bookshelf for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Merton L. Gershun free-standing taper bookshelf for Dillingham
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Rattan and Wood Free Standing Shelving or Bookcase, 1980s
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Hamburg, PA
An organic modern rattan and wood freestanding shelving unit or bookcase. This beautiful shelf is in the manner of McGuire, however, there are no labels or markings. Very fine detail...
Category
Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Shelves
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Pair of Quality Antique Chinese Hardwood Free Standing Lamp Stands
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of quality antique Chinese hardwood free standing lamp stands having a quality rectangular
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Shelves
Materials
Hardwood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin free standing burl wood etagere
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful burl veneered free standing etagere with a glass shelf. The back is finished and the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Materials
Wood, Glass
Renato Zevi Brass, Chrome and Glass Free Standing Shelving Unit
By Renato Zevi
Located in Voorburg, NL
. The piece consists of five glass shelves. The unit is free standing so it can be used on both sides
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Three-Bay Free Standing Storage Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown.
Manufacturer: Unknown.
Period/style: Mid-Century Modern.
Country: United States.
Date: 1950s.
Dimensions: 78″ H x 86.5″ W x 16.5″ D.
Materials: Walnut, bra...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Free standing Mid century modular unit shelving system by Staples Ladderax
By Staples
Co. Ltd
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Free standing Mid century vintage modular unit shelving system by Staples Ladderax, London, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman Chrome and Smoked Glass Free Standing Etagere Shelving Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
rectangular smoked glass shelves. There are also gold toppers on each of the four top pillars. This etagere
Category
20th Century American Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Teak and Oak Free Standing Shelving System, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Freestanding shelving system made in Sweden during the 1950s. Oak frame with teak shelves, brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak, Teak
Free Standing Shelving or Display Unit on Casters Circa 1970 American
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Shelving unit made of enameled steel with inset wood base seven removable shelves on each side made
Category
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Free Standing Wall Unit Room Divider, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an absolutely beautiful, free-standing, walnut room divider, shelving
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Free standing String shelf-system, bookcase with cabinet teak by WHB Germany
By WHB furniture
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Free standing String shelf-system, bookcase with cabinet teak by WHB Germany, 1950s
The bookshelf
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Stewart MacDougall
Kipp Stewart Free-Standing Bookshelf Unit for Glenn of Cali
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart.
Manufacturer: Glenn of California.
Period/style: Mid-Century Modern.
Country: United States.
Date: 1950s
Dimensions: 72″ H x 67″ L...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Kurt Østervig Modular Teak Room Divider, Free Standing Wall Unit, 1960
s Denmark
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional Scandinavian design free standing wall unit or room divider designed by Kurt
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Royal Free Standing Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and extra large Mid-Century Modern Royal modular free standing wall unit.
Design by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Large Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Cado.
Striking Danish design from the 1960s.
This free standing wall unit consists of:
6 black
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Free Standing Mid-Century Modern Walnut 3 Bay Modular Wall Unit / Room Divider
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage Modern 3 bay wall / divider unit Modular unit shelving system. Free-standing and finished
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
3 Bay Modular Wall Unit Bookshelf w Cabinets Free Standing Mid-Century Modern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
design, the shelves, drawers and cabinets can be rearranged to your liking. Functional, yet beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
French Walnut and Brass Open Shelf Unit The shelf or étagère is free standing
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Walnut and Brass Open Shelf Unit
The shelf or étagère is free standing with 4 open shelves
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Provincial Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Royal System Modular free standing Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Original freestanding wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, model Royal, in the 1950s for Cado, Denmark. This listed unit was produced by Cado in Denmark in the 1960s. The elements fe...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern free standing modular wall unit.
Design by Louis van
Category
Vintage 1950s Shelves
Materials
Brass
Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern free standing modular wall unit.
Design by Louis van
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
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An assortment of free standing shelves is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct free standing shelves — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of free standing shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Free standing shelves made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Free standing shelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Louis Van Teeffelen, Poul Cadovius and Cado are consistently popular.
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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 Free Standing Shelves
- What is a free standing cabinet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Free standing cabinets are generally cabinets that remain in the appropriate upright position on their own without help from external forces or without being bolted or attached to the wall. They enable you to maximize space. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage free-standing cabinets.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A free-standing fireplace, often known as a stand-alone fireplace, is exactly what it sounds like. It's self-contained, so it doesn't require the same level of installation as a regular fireplace. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage free-standing fireplaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A free-standing sculpture is a stand-alone, three-dimensional object that can be seen from all angles and can be walked around or held in your hand, depending on its size. Find a wide range of free-standing sculptures from the early 18th century to the 21st century on 1stDibs by various creators in different dimensions.
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