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Freestanding vintage bookcase by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in Ranst, VAN
This freestanding bookcase, designed by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler in Denmark during the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Teak
Ergo 3-Bay Teak Freestanding Modular Shelving Blindheim Mobelfabrikk Norway 1961
By John Texmon, Blindheim Møbelfabrikk AS
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This Scandinavian freestanding “Ergo" 3-Bay teak modular shelving unit was designed by John Texmon
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Rare Freestanding Bookshelf by Arne Vodder
Anton Borg for Vamo, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Vodder, Anton Borg, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in Antwerp, BE
Proud to present you this rare freestanding bookshelf designed by Arne Vodder & Anton Borg for Vamo
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Freestanding Metal Shelf System by A. Dekker for Tomado, Netherlands, 1950s
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
during the late 1950s.
Black metal risers with yellow, red & grey metal shelves.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Shelves
Materials
Metal
Large Freestanding Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1950s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Impressive and very rare Mid-Century Modern extra-large freestanding wall unit by Louis Van
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Freestanding Mid-Century Modern Shelf Unit in Solid Wood, Made in the 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming freestanding shelf unit with adjustable shelves, made by a Scandinavian carpenter in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Shelves
Materials
Beech
Double Bay Mid Century Oak Freestanding Wall Unit Shelving/Bookcase by Lou Hodge
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
This exceptional vintage freestanding wall unit shelving system, designed by the renowned Lou
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Chinese Two-Drawer Studio Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary bookcase is modeled after the tall freestanding shelves used in traditional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Vintage wall unit bookcase shelving unit 1960s
Located in Lemmer, NL
your liking. The unit consists of two freestanding metal shelves and can be individually configured
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Shelves
Materials
Metal
Chrome and Glass Étagère
Located in New York, NY
Stylish, architectural and chic chrome and glass étagère. This freestanding shelf features 6
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
$2,200
Georgian Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
.
Indeed the word Étagère, derived from the French word for a set of open freestanding shelves and the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Small Regency Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
word for a set of open freestanding shelves and although in England the term Whatnot is much more
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Small 19th Century Regency Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
rosewood veneers.
The word Étagère is derived from the French word for a set of open freestanding shelves
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency End Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Italian Wall Unit with Adjustable Teak Shelves and Cases
Located in Austin, TX
hardware. Fully adjustable and freestanding. Cases and shelves can be reconfigured to create multiple
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
British Vintage Art Deco Oak Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality and tone, Art Deco freestanding oak wardrobe
Featuring a shelves and a hanging
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Oak
Scandinavian Style Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Freestanding teak bookcase with six shelves and storage cabinet. Please confirm item location (NY
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
French Steel Lockers
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A good pair of freestanding lockers or wardrobes with shelves rendered in polished steel having
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Beautiful Antique Mahogany Display Cabinet
Located in Eindhoven, NL
shelves.
Good freestanding model.
Origin: England
Period, circa 1900-1920
Size 61cm x 61cm x H 183cm.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Vitrines
Materials
Mahogany
Minimal Shelving / Display Unit Dating from the, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimal shelving / display unit dating from the 1960s. This freestanding cabinet has four glass
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Mahogany Display Cabinet
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique mahogany display in very good condition. Vitrine has 2 adjustable glass shelves
Category
Antique 1880s British Vitrines
Materials
Mahogany
$3,266
Danish Modern Teak Wall unit room divider shelving unit credenza
Located in Wayne, NJ
Danish Modern style Teak room divider wall unit. It is freestanding. It has 4 shelves, which are
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Reform Hammered Brass Circle Bar
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
for freestanding assembly
-Adjustable shelves, a soft-slide drawer, and three (3) organizational
Category
2010s Indonesian Brutalist Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
$4,300 / item
Elegant Scandinavian Burr Walnut Art Deco Pedestal Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
front doors and drawer.
Freestanding desk with 2 shelves to the reverse and walnut panels
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Industrial Congress Library in Black by Lips Vago, Italy
By Lips Vago
Located in Milano, IT
enamel-coated steel, this shelving system features freestanding uprights and adjustable shelves, allowing
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Guillerme et Chambron French Oak "Étagère Bookcase, Circa 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in San Antonio, TX
. This brutalist rustic style bookshelf is freestanding and features 6 shelves and a side shelf for
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Set of 2
Congresso
modular freestanding shelves by Lips Vago, Italy, 1960
s
By Lips Vago
Located in Uithoorn, NL
The Italian Lips Vago 'Congresso' freestanding shelves/bookcases showcase an elegant yet robust
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Set of 3
Congresso
modular freestanding shelves by Lips Vago, Italy, 1960
s
By Lips Vago
Located in Uithoorn, NL
This set of 3 Italian Lips Vago 'Congresso' freestanding shelves/bookcases showcase an elegant yet
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian 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
19th Century English Birds Eye Maple Étagère
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Étagère is derived from the
French word for a set of open freestanding shelves at
the time and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Lyby Mobler Freestanding Wall Unit
By Lyby Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful freestanding teak and steel wall unit by Lyby Mobler of Denmark. This unit
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Pair of Chinese Two-Drawer Studio Shelves
Located in Chicago, IL
These contemporary bookcases are modeled after the tall freestanding shelves used in traditional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Bruksbo Mid Century Teak Freestanding Wall Unit
By Bruksbo
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bruksbo Mid Century teak freestanding wall unit
This wall unit measures: 106 wide x 15 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
Rosewood Danish Freestanding Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in New York, NY
Nice Danish modern wall unit, having floating storage cabinets, a drop front desk, and pullout / pull-out shelf. Executed in rosewood veneer, the rich dark finish makes this an espec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Lou Hodges Walnut Freestanding Wall Unit Shelving System
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautifully crafted wall unit by Lou Hodges. The unit includes eight large and adjustable selves and two fixed cabinets.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Poul Cadovius Danish Teak Royal System Freestanding Cado Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish teak freestanding three bay wall unit by Poul Cadovius, circa 1960s. This compression pole
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Freestanding Modular Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
adjustable shelves. The freestanding aluminum uprights allow for maximum flexibility as a room divider with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Teak Freestanding Wall Unit, Cane Front Room Divider
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful freestanding shelf unit features a wide variety of storage and organizational
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Lovely freestanding Ergo Wall Unit in teak by John Texmon for Blindheim Norway
By John Texmon, Blindheim Møbelfabrikk AS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ergo 4 bay freestanding Wall Unit in teak with black lacquer accents by Blindheim Mobelfabrikk. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Brazilian Rosewood Freestanding Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. This freestanding piece is not just a furniture item; it's a statement of quality and style, made from
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Freestanding Modular XXL Designer Wall Unit Shelf, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury Freestanding Modular XXL Designer Wall Unit Shelf, 1960s
Beautiful, very large
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Cado Style Danish Teak Freestanding Wall Unit by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig, Poul Cadovius
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish teak freestanding wall unit attributed to Kurt Ostervig for Randers Mobelfabrik, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Freestanding Teak Wall Unit, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish freestanding wall unit fabricated from warm colored teak that can be utilized for a number
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
Danish Modern, Sculptural Freestanding Pine Shelf by Rainer Daumiller, 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Savvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Mid Century Modern freestanding shelving unit in solid pine. Designed by Rainer Daumiller
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
English 1900s Freestanding Bamboo Corner Display Shelf with Glass Door
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English freestanding bamboo corner display shelf from the early 20th century, with glass door
Category
Early 20th Century English Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Very Large Freestanding Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very large freestanding wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Black metal supports with four
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Pierre Chapo Solid Elm Modular Freestanding Shelving System, France, ca. 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Geneva, CH
Solid elm freestanding modular shelving system by Pierre Chapo, France ca. 1960s
4 poles and 23
Category
Vintage 1960s French Shelves
Materials
Elm
Midcentury Danish Modern Freestanding Teak Wall unit Jutex by Hovmand Olsenc
By Jutex, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique midcentury Danish modern freestanding teak wall shelf unit Jutex Designed by Hovmand Olsen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Poul Cadovius Freestanding Modular Wall Unit System for Royal System, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in The Hague, NL
System, Denmark.
Freestanding wall unit in dark wood, consists 4 black metal standers, five shelves, one
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Freestanding Squared Iron, Mesh, and Laminate Shelf by Freda Diamond
By Freda Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Black painted metal (original finish) with a white laminate shelf. Perfect for stereo and or flat screen, display storage unit. Designed by renown designer Freda Diamond, also is rem...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Stylish Freestanding Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stylish freestanding modular wall unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe.
Black lacquered wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Freestanding Large Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1950s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Extra large freestanding Mid-Century Modern wall unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Pair Glass and Brass Display Cabinets. Corner or Freestanding w/ Stairstep doors
Located in Kansas City, MO
high quality construction. Unique "stair step" design to the doors and shelves. These can be used in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Iron and Glass Freestanding Metal Display Shelf c. 1950
s
By Weinberg, Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century wall unit, shelf, constructed of squared solid stock iron with glass shelves. Well
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
Teak Mid-Century Modern Freestanding Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and elegant Mid-Century Modern freestanding modular wall unit.
Design by Louis van
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Freestanding Italian Mid-Century Wall Unit Made in Teak in the 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This large, modular book shelf consists in five sections with three cabinets, two chests of drawers and a little display cabinet.
Extremely elegant with its small and delicate two-...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Metal and Glass Freestanding Shelf Unit after Weinberg c 1950
s
By Frederic Weinberg, Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Large Mid Century display rack, constructed of solid squared stock iron, with drop in glass shelves
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
Danish Mod Century Freestanding Wall Unit in Rosewood After Cado Ca 1950/1960
s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Danish Mid-Century Modern freestanding wall unit having 3 bays, including ( 5
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
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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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