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Charlotte Perriand Console for Les Arcs 1800, France, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Charlotte Perriand console bar for Ski resort Les Arcs 1800, France 1970s. Beautiful free form
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Beautiful Glass Wall Rack Made in France, 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
etagère made of glass with brass and metal legs. Made in France in the 1960s. This rack stands alone
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tall French Pan or Pot Stand of Wrought Iron
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French pan rack or pot stand of wrought iron (H 72 inches), featuring eight triangular
Category

20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Charlotte Perriand Custom Made Nuage / Authentic 1958 Mid-Century, Paris France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
which divide the shelves are made out of painted sheet bent sheet metal. The metal is in its original
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Antique French Victorian Bronze and Onyx Tiered Étagère, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Victorian étagère offers bronze frame with twisted columns having tiered pierced
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Shelves

Materials

Onyx, Metal, Bronze

Pierre Vandel Burgundy Tall Etagere 1970s Vintage Smoked Glass France Brass
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
centre of the deep burgundy powder-coated aluminium frame with a sort of a floating shelves illusion. The
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Antique French Victorian Cast Bronze Onyx Tiered Mirrored Etagere, c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Victorian etagere offers cast bronze construction with curvilinear supports
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Shelves

Materials

Onyx, Metal, Bronze

Large French Boulangerie or Baker s Rack of Wrought Iron, Brass, and Nickel
Located in Austin, TX
A large French baker's rack boulangerie or patisserie display stand of wrought iron with decorative
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Early 20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Metal, Brass, Nickel

Charlotte Perriand Custom Made Nuage / Authentic 1958 Mid-Century, Paris France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
The Nuage (cloud in french) is a magical piece of design. We see a lightness, where all parts are
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1970s Michel Ducaroy Lucite Shelving Unit
By Roche Bobois, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful shelving unit designed by Michel Ducaroy for the French designer furniture company Roche
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Vintage 1970s French Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Pair Meat Racks With Porcelain Brackets
Located in Houston, TX
, Gastronomical Capital Of France, Was Used in a Commercial Kitchen.
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Vintage 1930s French Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Iron, Metal

Sculptural Modern Wall Shelf Designed by Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural modern "Clé de Sol" wall shelf, designed by Mathieu Mategot, France, circa 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Le Corbusier Wall-Mounted Coat Rack with Shelf, Unité d Habitation, 1950s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Crafted from horizontal oak slats with five adjustable metal-and-wood peg hooks and a small integrated
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Mid-20th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Rare Jean Prouvé Bibliothèque, Bookcase or Shelf Antony
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Berlin, DE
concealing three adjustable shelves. Jean Prouvé Bookcase type Antony, 1955. Only 86 pieces built in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Triangular Pencil Rack Pierre Sala 1980s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage triangular rack with 3 shelves, made of lacquered wood. The design is attributed to the
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Vintage 1980s French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Parisian 19th Century Shelving Unit
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
These Paris-made 19th century shelves have a decorative metal base with three lions paw feet at
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Antique 19th Century French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Chinese inspired Decaler etagere
Located in Bronx, NY
shelves.
Category

20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Turn of the Century Parisian Industrial Shelving by Theodore Scherf
By Théodore Scherf
Located in High Point, NC
to the piece’s authenticity — the grid-like form is light and clean. Wooden shelves poised within a
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Shelves

Materials

Metal

1920s Original Forge De Strasbourg, Strafor Locker
Located in Hook, Hampshire
locker – The Forge de Strasbourg was founded in the South East of France in 1919. They were one of the
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Vintage 1920s French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matègot Corner Shelf, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Corner Shelf designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot (France) circa 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pair of bibliotheque/shelving by Mathieu Mategot
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pair of wall mounted bibliotheque "dedal" in perforated and laquered black metal. Documentation
Category

Vintage 1950s French Shelves

Materials

Metal

1920s Original Two-Door Forge De Strasbourg Locker
Located in Hook, Hampshire
locker. The Forge de Strasbourg was founded in the South East of France in 1919. They were one of the
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Vintage 1920s French Shelves

Materials

Metal

1950s Strafor Four Drawer Filing Cabinet, Forge de Strasbourg
Located in Hook, Hampshire
in the South East of France in 1919. They were one of the global pioneers of the manufacture of sheet
Category

Vintage 1950s French Shelves

Materials

Metal

1930 s Original Forge de Strasbourg, Strafor, Four Door Locker
By Forges de Strasbourg 1
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Strasbourg – Strafor- Four door locker. The Forge de Strasbourg was founded in the South East of France in
Category

Vintage 1930s French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Pierre Vandel Black Lacquer and Brass Etagere
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Troy, MI
Black lacquered metal etagere by French designer Pierre Vandel has brass inset trim on frame and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

1930s Original Forge de Strasbourg, Strafor, Four Door Locker
Located in Hook, Hampshire
– Strafor – four door locker. The Forge de Strasbourg was founded in the South East of France in 1919. They
Category

Vintage 1930s French Shelves

Materials

Sheet Metal

Mathieu Matégot Shelve, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelve designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by ateliers Matégot (France), circa 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1930 s Original Strafor Klappet Cabinet - Forge de Strasbourg
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Cabinet – Forge de Strasbourg. The Forge de Strasbourg was founded in the South East of France in 1919
Category

Vintage 1930s French Shelves

Materials

Sheet Metal

A Set of Two Multi-Tiered Glass Etageres
Located in North Miami, FL
Original green glass with lovely gilded unions for black rod legs. Sold as pair ONLY - not matching pair bur work great together.

Dimensions of ROUND-TOP ETAGERE: 28"...
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Vintage 1960s French Shelves

Materials

Metal

SHELVING UNIT BY FRANCOIS MONNET JOELLE FERLANDE FOR KAPPA
Located in Jersey City, NJ
BRUSHED STEEL WALL MOUNTED SHELVING UNIT BY FRANCOIS MONNET FOR KAPPA. DOCUMENTED IN MAISON FRANCASISE OCTOBRE 1971, PAGE 7.
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Vintage 1970s French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Stunning Shelving Unit, Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Sophisticated and gorgeous French shelves, from the midcentury and the legendary house for interior
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Small Mathieu Matégot Bookshelf, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Echt, NL
Mathieu Matégot bookshelf in original condition. Perforated metal, lacquered black. V-shaped
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Industrial Shelving by Theodore Scherf
Located in Culver City, CA
Check materials on arrival, possible brass and stamped with makers mark Measures: 38.75” W x 16.5” D x 109.5” H.    
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Antique Late 19th Century French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pair Gold Gilded Arched Faux Bamboo Steel Etageres Bookshelves, Circa 1950s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful and rare pair of gilded etageres in the Hollywood regency style. They are in good condition and measure 79 tall x 30 wide x 14 deep.
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Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Metal

Theodore Scherf Shelving Unit
Located in Culver City, CA
Stamped with makers mark. Measures: 97” W x 24.25” D x 95” H.    
Category

Early 20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Oriental Bamboo Leaf Design 3-Tier Etagere
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Oriental Bamboo Leaf Design 3-Tier Etagere Faux bamboo leaf motif. Natural black patina with aged leaves. Antique mirrored glass. Origin: Paris vintage: 1950s. Thi...
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Vintage 1950s French Chinese Chippendale Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960s Luminous Column by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Paris, FR
A n° 966 luminous column with white lacquered metal structure and opaline top by Jean Perzel (1892
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Metal Warming Cupboard with Later Bottom Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A metal warming cupboard with later bottom shelves, originating in France, circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s French Secretaires

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Corner Baker s Rack in Metal with Milk Glass Shelves
Located in Astoria, NY
French Art Deco corner baker’s rack with milk glass shelves. Made in France in the 1940s. The piece
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Corner Cupboards

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Bakers Shelves
Located in Ongar, GB
A beautiful 19th century French bakers shelves made from steel and with brass decoration. These
Category

Antique 19th Century French Furniture

Materials

Metal

A Large Bibliotech Desk in Metal with Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large bibliotech desk in metal with shelves and industrial cross support. Originating from France
Category

20th Century French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Tall Narrow Industrial Metal Cabinets with Shelves
Located in Troy, MI
This pair of tall metal industrial cabinets have seven open shelves on top, a pull out shelf in the
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Vintage 1930s French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Pair Mixed Metal Display Cabinets Glass Shelves
Located in New York, NY
A pair of mixed metal display cabinets. The cabinets have lights inside, a mirrored back, three
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Vintage 1950s French Cabinets

French Gilt Metal Side Table with Two-Tier Black Glass Shelves
By Maison Jansen
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A fine French gilt iron side table with two-tier inset black mirrored glass. Elegant gilt iron
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Guy Lefevre Style Gilt Metal Console with Two Glass Shelves
By Guy Lefevre
Located in London, GB
A Guy Lefevre style gilt metal console with signature floating top with glass and a lower shelf.    
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

French Silver Plated Bar Cart with Glass Shelves
Located in Houston, TX
Chic French Silver Plated Bar Cart With Glass Shelves From The 1940's
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Guy Lefevre Style Gilt Metal Bar Trolley with Three Glass Shelves
By Guy Lefevre
Located in London, GB
A Guy Lefevre style, gilt metal bar trolley with three glass shelves on original castors.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Large Midcentury Lucite and Gilt Metal Console Table with Glass Shelves
Located in London, GB
A large midcentury Lucite console table with three clear glass shelves and gilt metal corners and
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

1970s Guy Lefevre Style Gilt Metal Consoles with Two Glass Shelves
By Guy Lefevre
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1970s Guy Lefevre style gilt metal consoles each with two glass shelves and cantilevered
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

3 Tiers Hollywood Regency Gilt Shelves, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This Hollywood Regency low shelves is made of gilt metal, molded plastic, mirror and glass. This
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1970s Gilt Metal Side Tables by Pierre Vandel with Orignal Shelves
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1970s gilt metal and chrome side tables by Pierre Vandel, each with two orignal glass
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco 1930s Wall Stand Hat Rack with Shelves
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
French Art Deco 1930s wall stand hat rack with shelves.  
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

French Metal and Wood Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
A French metal Altagere with 5 wood Shelves Circa 19th Century.
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Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Console Very Rare by Pierre Vandel, Lacquered Metal, and Black Glass Shelves
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This console has been produced in the 1970s, in France. The creator is Pierre Vandel. This model is
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

1970s Guy Lefevre Style Gilt Metal Bar Trolley with Four Smoke Glass Shelves
By Guy Lefevre
Located in London, GB
A 1970s Guy Lefevre style gilt metal bar trolley with four beveled, smoke glass shelves on original
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

1970s Guy Lefevre Style Gilt Metal Bar Trolley with Four Smoke Glass Shelves
By Guy Lefevre
Located in London, GB
A 1970s Guy Lefevre style gilt metal bar trolley with four beveled, smoke glass shelves on original
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Gunmetal and Brass Three-Tiered Shelves, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
The designer of this pair of gunmetal and brass three-tiered shelves aimed to emulate the simple
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

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French Metal Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of French metal shelves for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique French metal shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. We have 178 antique and vintage French metal shelves in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. French metal shelves have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of French metal shelves to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Industrial French metal shelves are of considerable interest. Mathieu Matégot, Charlotte Perriand and Jacques Adnet each produced beautiful French metal shelves that are worth considering.

How Much are French Metal Shelves?

French metal shelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,797, while the lowest priced sells for $249 and the highest can go for as much as $111,000.

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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