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Pair of Small Pedestals in Gilded Wood
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
historically inspired decorations.
They can be mounted on the wall for art display or used as freestanding
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Mahogany William IV Three-Tier Whatnot
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
.
The whatnot is freestanding with three round edged shelves suspended between a pair of decorative
Category
Antique 1830s British William IV Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Wooden Mesh Front Pantry Cabinet, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Rustic wooden painted freestanding cabinet with planked shelves and mesh to the front and sides
Category
20th Century European Cabinets
Materials
Wood
20th Century Pair Of Italian Bamboo
Rattan Freestanding Shelves c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An elegant pair of rattan and bamboo freestanding shelves, crafted in Italy circa 1970. These
Category
20th Century Italian Other Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Midcentury Steel and Glass Freestanding Shelves with Geometric Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage steel and glass shelves from the mid 20th century, with geometric motifs. Created
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Freestanding String Shelving System by Nisse Strinning, 1960s
By String Design AB
Located in Karis, Nyland
Black metal risers with four teak veneer shelves. Rack is freestanding. Shelves can be easily
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vintage Iconic Tomado Holland Freestanding Shelving Designed by D. Dekker, 1950s
By D. Dekker 1, Tomado
Located in Hitchin, England
Classic and iconic vintage Dutch Tomado freestanding shelves or book racks - designed mid-1950s by
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Dutch Tomado Hanging Wall Shelves, Designed in the 1950s by A. Dekker
By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker
Located in Hitchin, England
Classic and iconic vintage Dutch Tomado freestanding shelves, designed mid-1950s by D. Dekker
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Vintage Iconic Tomado Holland Freestanding Shelving Designed by A. Dekker, 1950s
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Hitchin, England
Classic and iconic vintage Dutch Tomado freestanding shelves/book racks, designed mid-1950s by A
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Iconic Tomado Holland Freestanding Shelving Designed by A. Dekker, 1950s
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Hitchin, England
Classic and iconic vintage Dutch Tomado freestanding shelves/book racks, designed mid-1950s by A
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Iconic Tomado Holland Freestanding Shelving Designed by A. Dekker, 1950s
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Hitchin, England
Classic and iconic vintage Dutch Tomado freestanding shelves/book racks, designed mid-1950s by A
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Small Regency Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
overpoweringly large.
The word Étagère is derived from the French word
for a set of open freestanding
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
French 1900s Faux Bois Freestanding Hat Rack with Mirror and Rattan Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French turn of the century faux bois freestanding hat rack from the early 20th century, with
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Shelves
Materials
Other
Italian Freestanding Wall Unit
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Italian freestanding wall unit
Italian wall unit made in the 1970's in Italy. It is a true
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Freestanding Wall Unit / Room Divider
Located in Brooklyn, NY
smart & functional with a finished back & rosewood panels
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Triple Freestanding Tomado Rack
By Tomado
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Beautiful unit of three freestanding Tomado racks in a nice combination of five red metal shelves
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Shelves
Materials
Metal
Freestanding Shelf by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Architectural freestanding shelf unit, manufactured by Lane Furniture. This stylish shelf features
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
1980
s Italian Freestanding Wall Unit
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Italian freestanding wall unit
Italian wall unit made in the 1970's in Italy. It is a true
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak
french freestanding bicolour shelf
Located in Kiel, SH
beautiful freestanding bicolour shelf with glass plates .
The shelf has some nice details and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Norwegian Freestanding Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cabinet is 9" deep. The shelves are 8.25" deep. Adjustable and versatile.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian freestanding rosewood whatnot having three serpentine shaped rosewood shelves
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian freestanding rosewood whatnot having three serpentine shaped rosewood shelves
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Shelves
Materials
Other
Lou Hodges Freestanding Wall Unit Shelving System
Located in Pomona, CA
shelves and four fixed cabinets.
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Freestanding pine shelf, France 1970
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful freestanding Pine Shelf with Unique Round Pillars as Base.
Crafted from high-quality pine
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
$2,643,077
Freestanding Shelving Unit by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant freestanding shelving unit by Vittorio Dassi, designed in the 1950s, is a perfect
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Freestanding shelving system by Kurt Østervig.
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Freestanding three-compartment shelving system with oak legs and teak shelves. Adjustable shelves
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Vintage Freestanding French Dish Rack
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elaborate painted steel tube and wire dish rack.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Shelves
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Freestanding Teak Wall Unit by Sven Andersen
By Sven Andersson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
" shelves, eight 8" shelves, and four freestanding support rails. The cabinets and shelves are easily
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Freestanding Shelving Unit Documented Franco Albini 1952 Made in Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Freestanding shelving unit has four shelves of which one is angled for magazines or books, and one
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Acrylic
William Ketelle Handcrafted Freestanding Wall Unit, 1971
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Handcrafted freestanding wall unit / room divider by California Modern Craftsman William Ketelle
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Rosewood
1950s Czech Freestanding Shelving Unit, Room Divider
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Czech Freestanding Shelving Unit - Room Divider.
1950's Czech Freestanding Shelving Unit
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Shelves
Materials
Oak
Poul Cadovius Teak Freestanding Royal System Shelving
Located in Geneva, CH
Poul Cadovius teak freestanding Royal System shelving, produced by Cado, Denmark ca.1960
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Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves
Materials
Teak
Unique Mid-Century Modern Freestanding Teak Wall Unit Room Divider
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century teak unit features unique sculpted pulls, feet and frames. Freestanding
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Freestanding Shelf from France, circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Midcentury freestanding shelf from France, circa 1960. Modular pieces that are changeable to design
Category
Vintage 1960s European Shelves
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century, Italian Modern Freestanding Wall Unit
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive 1950s Italian Freestanding Wall Unit/Room Divider is in the style of Ico Parisi
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
William IV Mahogany Freestanding Five-Tier Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
William IV mahogany freestanding five-tier whatnot with five lovely mahogany tiers supported by
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Noral Olson Kopenhavn Mid Century Danish Freestanding Desk Wall Unit
By Noral Olson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Noral Olson Kopenhavn mid century Danish freestanding desk wall unit
Wall unite measures: 84.5
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Cane, Wood
Mid century freestanding shelving unit, Netherlands 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Freestanding mid century shelving unit. It has one cabinet with a lid, one cabinet with sliding
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Kurt Ostervig Teak Freestanding Wall Unit or Room Divider
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Las Vegas, NV
, teak system is fully finished on the back, allowing for use as a freestanding room divider. It also
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
60s Staples Ladderax Freestanding Modular Teak Shelving System Room Divider Desk
By Staples
Co. Ltd, Ladderax, Robert Heal
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Double bay freestanding 1960s Ladderax shelving system in exceptional condition, having been well
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Freestanding string shelf-system unit bookcase by Silverschild, 1950
By Vintage Specialties
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Freestanding string shelf-system unit bookcase teak & metal by Silverschild Germany, 1950s
The
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Italian Freestanding Wall Unit with Marquetry
Located in Troy, MI
Free standing Italian wall cabinet features a flat back with slender, angled legs and nicely figured wood veneer that appears to be rosewood, circa 1950s. Locking cabinet door featur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
vintage freestanding wall unit wall unit 60s Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage freestanding wall unit wall unit 60s Swedish
Large free-standing wall unit from the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Shelves
Materials
Glass, Oak, Teak
Harvey Probber Walnut And Brass Freestanding Shelf Unit
Located in Pasadena, TX
brass frame with four walnut shelves.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Materials
Metal
British Colonial Style Bamboo, Cane, and Rattan Freestanding Shelf/ Etagere
By Bloomingdale
s, Maitland Smith
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A gorgeous room divider or étagère composed of bamboo, rattan, and cane shelves. Featuring 4
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine British Colonial Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Freestanding Wall Unit by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1957
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A rare freestanding wall unit designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform around 1957. This unit
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Freestanding Bookcase in Rosewood, Made in Denmark, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding bookcase in rosewood designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Freestanding Bookshelf with Painted Bronze Details by Cal Design
Located in Pasadena, CA
A contemporary freestanding bookshelf in wrought iron tubing and walnut plank construction with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Sought after Freestanding Tomado Rack
By Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
Sought after freestanding three Tomado rack (two orange/red and one yellow) in good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Quality William IV Antique Mahogany Freestanding Four-Tier Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality William IV mahogany freestanding four-tier whatnot. The elegant tiers have turned mahogany
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Ello Mid Century Teak Chrome and Smoked Glass 4 Bay Freestanding Wall Unit
By Ello Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ello mid century teak chrome and smoked glass 4 bay freestanding wall unit
Wall unit measures: 126
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Painted Freestanding Bookcase with Green Accents and Single Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A continental vintage painted freestanding bookcase from the mid-20th century, with green accents
Category
Mid-20th Century European Shelves
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Freestanding Corner Etagere in Bamboo and Rattan
Located in Prato, IT
Mi-Century Modern Italian Freestanding Bamboo and Rafia Corner Etagere with four shelves. 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Danish Modern Sculptural Freestanding Pine Shelve by Rainer Daumiller, 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Savvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
Rare freestanding shelving unit in solid pine. Designed by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
Franco Campo
Carlo Graffi freestanding library for Home, Italy 1957
By Franco Campo
Carlo Graffi
Located in Milan, IT
comprised of four uprights with five shelves per unit.
Signed with applied manufacturer's label to upright
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Dutch Modern Freestanding Room Divider- Shelve Unit In Oak, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern period freestanding shelve unit is made in 1950s, the Netherlands.
Oak wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Poul Cadovius Freestanding Modular Wall Unit System for Royal System, 1960s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
System, Denmark.
Freestanding wall unit consists 3 black metal standers, teak veneer four shelves, two
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
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Freestanding Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of freestanding shelves is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct freestanding shelves — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of freestanding shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Freestanding shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Louis Van Teeffelen, Poul Cadovius and Tomado each produced beautiful freestanding shelves that are worth considering.
How Much are Freestanding Shelves?
Prices for freestanding shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, freestanding shelves begin at $474 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,203.
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.
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