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Parade 1 Shelf Top Oxide Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
coated steel Weight: 4 kg Also available in different colors and dimensions. Elegant metal shelving
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Parade 1 Shelf Top Warm White by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
coated steel Weight: 4 kg Also available in different colors and dimensions. Elegant metal shelving
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Parade 3 Shelves Green Olive by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
shelving unit with plenty of space for all your favourite possessions. Parade is perfect for putting your
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Parade Shelf Extentions Oxide Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
us. Elegant metal shelving unit with plenty of space for all your favourite possessions. Parade is
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Parade 1 Shelf Top Green Olive by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
coated steel Weight: 4 kg Also available in different colors and dimensions. Elegant metal shelving
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Parade 1 Shelf Extention Warm White by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
shelving unit with plenty of space for all your favourite possessions. Parade is perfect for putting your
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Parade 3 Shelves Oxide Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
shelving unit with plenty of space for all your favourite possessions. Parade is perfect for putting your
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Parade 1 Shelf Extention Green Olive by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
shelving unit with plenty of space for all your favourite possessions. Parade is perfect for putting your
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Parade Shelf Extentions Green Olive by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. Elegant metal shelving unit with plenty of space for all your favourite possessions. Parade is perfect for
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Parade 1 Shelf Extention Oxide Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
shelving unit with plenty of space for all your favourite possessions. Parade is perfect for putting your
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Parade Shelf Extentions Warm White by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
shelving unit with plenty of space for all your favourite possessions. Parade is perfect for putting your
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950 s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
) shelves with a black painted metal system. It is very easy to disassemble.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950 s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
) shelves with a black painted metal system. It is very easy to disassemble.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Tomado Industrial Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Red and Yellow Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century single section industrial style wall mounted shelving by the iconic TOMADO
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet and Light
By Coen de Vries, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Pilastro Two-Section Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet and Light Attributed to Tjerk
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid century Teak wall shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany, 1960s
By Hilker, Omnia
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century Teak shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany 1960s Designed by Hilker - Made from
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1970s 5-Shelf Tubular Chrome and Green Perspex Shelving Unit - 2 AVAILABLE
By Usm Haller
Located in London, England
1970s five shelf polished tubular chrome and bright green perspex shelving unit. The unit is in
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Danish walnut Corner Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, by Royal for Poul Cadovius
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Midcentury Danish walnut Corner Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, by Royal for Poul Cadovius, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius Room Divider Teak Royal Wall System Free standing shelving Unit
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
metal supports, offering adjustable shelving and a timeless Scandinavian aesthetic. Unlike wall-mounted
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Modular Adjustable Wall Unit Shelving 1960s-- 22 pcs Complete Wall
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
Very cool, versatile wall unit shelving modular set. Includes 9 regular shelves Includes 6 Medium
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Tomado Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Black Frame and Orange and Yellow Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single section original Tomado wall mounted shelving unit with yellow and orange metal shelves on
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Tomado Style Wall Mount Shelving Unit w/ Black Frame and Multi-Colored Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single section wall mounted shelving unit with adjustable metal enameled shelves on black wire
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pilastro 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Drop Down Desk and Light
By Coen de Vries, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro enameled metal wall shelving unit. This unit features a metal drop down
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

In-Stock Oak, Black and White Horizontale Shelving Unit by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
powder coated metal elements. This shelving unit is available now and ready to ship. Ships in 3 main
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit w/ Desk and Cabinet with Desk Drawers
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro enameled metal wall unit with a desk, a cabinet, and 4 shelves. The desk
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Rare Dutch 1930s De Stijl Shelving Unit in the Style of Gerrit Rietveld
By Bas Van Pelt, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A rare find this 1930s Rietveld style shelving. The 8 lacquered solid wooden shelves slide over
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch De Stijl Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Retro Vintage Desk Plus Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
Large retro vintage desk plus shelving unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s the string wall
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Dutch Pilastro 2 Section Industrial Wall Unit with Desk
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro enameled metal wall mounted shelving unit. This unit features a gray
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Shelving Unit in Perforated Metal by Folke Jansson, 1980s
By Folke Jansson
Located in Karlstad, SE
consists of 18 shelves made of perforated metal; 16 white, 1 grey and 1 black. The shelves are attached to
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Bedroom Shelving Unit
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
The Minimalist flair and floating appearance of this sophisticated shelving unit will add style to
Category

2010s Italian Shelves

Materials

Metal

Bedroom Shelving Unit
Bedroom Shelving Unit
$18,600 / item
9 Midcentury Floating Tricolor Metal Wall Bookshelves Matégot for Artimeta
By Artimeta, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Rare and large set of eight tricolor metal shelving units from Mathieu Mate´got for Artimeta
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Metal and Teak Shelving Unit, 1960s
Located in Savona, IT
Shelving unit produced in the 1960s. Uprights in black plasticized metal. Shelves in teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Industrial Shelving Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale industrial shelving unit.
Category

20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Shelving Units, 1980s
Located in București, B
Postmodern shelving units made of painted steel. Unknown designer set of 2
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Metal Breathable Shelving Unit, Collection Contain Air for Industrial Interior
By Yevhen Puklich
Located in Port Orchard, WA
interior solutions was inspired by… a pile of metal pipes that he spotted at one of the metal factories
Category

2010s Ukrainian Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Large Five-Module Shelving Unit
Located in Madrid, Madrid
A five modules furniture composed by cabinets, showcases and shelves, all in mahogany-wood with black bakelite handles and painted-iron structure.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Shelves

Materials

Iron, Metal

Colourful Postmodern Formica Lacquer Bent Metal Cubic Shelving Unit on Wheels
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Peter Shire
Located in PARIS, FR
A unique piece, this graphic, playful shelving unit epitomises the Italian post-modern aesthetic
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Leather Cutter repurposed as shelving unit
By Turner Wall Art
Located in Dallas, TX
Industrial Leather Cutter with stamped metal patent dated February 19, 1909, Peabody, Mass., fitted
Category

20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Marble, Metal

Italian Post-Modern Architectural Bookcase, Ladder Shelving Unit Etagere
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Vintage architectural l-adder sided shelving unit with white Formica laminated wood shelves and
Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Iron

Hatt Shelving System, 4 Shelves + Storage Unit Ash Wood
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Hatt shelving system in your home or office. A versatile shelving system that allows user to adapt
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Hatt Shelving System 4 Shelves + Storage Unit Ash Wood
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Hatt shelving system in your home or office. A versatile shelving system that allows user to adapt
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini 4-Unit Shelving System for Poggi, Italy 1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Wilnis, UT
A beautiful, 4-unit wide shelving system desined by Franco Albini, manufactured by Poggi in Italy
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Gold Plated Shelving Unit Étagère, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Valkenswaard, NL
Italian Mid-century Modern gold plated shelving unit étagère with clear and black glass, 1970s
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Tomado Midcentury Modular Wall Unit, Shelving System with Rare Bookstands
By Tomado
Located in Schagen, NL
This modular industrial piece, features 3 shelves, two gliding stands for books and one stand to place upon the shelves. These stands are not often to be found anymore. Every shelf ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Dutch Design Wall Shelving Unit by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, 1950s
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
This Dutch design metal wall system was designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro in the 1950s. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Multi Storage Functional Italian Shelving System Room Divider with Art Work
By Franco Albini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning modular and multi functional free standing lacquered metal with copper feet shelving unit
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Brass

Industrial Tomado Enameled Metal Shelving Unit
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial Tomado enameled metal shelving unit. Charcoal grey enameled metal frame with 4 ivory
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Shelving Unit
Located in Sheffield, MA
Metal etagere made with 19th Century Architectural Elements.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Industrial Metal Shelving Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage metal bookcase with adjustable shelves. Restored to a bare metal industrial look. Great for
Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Bookcases

Large Industrial Metal Shelving Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive shelving unit with adjustable shelves.
Category

20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Industrial Metal Shelving Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique factory shelving unit on metal casters. Heavy duty adjustable shelves with handles. Makes
Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Shelves

Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s Scandinavian bookcase. This simple shelving system consists of a coated metal side frame on
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Swedish pine and metal shelving unit
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1960s wall-mounted bookcase. This simple shelving system consists of a metal side
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1960s wall bookcase. This simple shelving system consists of a coated metal side frame to
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
Located in Brescia, IT
black metal side frame on which a teak shelf rests. Thanks to its simple and modern lines, it fits in
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Modular metal shelving unit by Niels Gammelgaard, 1980s
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Modular shelf in chromed metal by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA in the 1980s. Ideal for a vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Shelves

Materials

Iron

Tomado Green and Black Industrial Enameled Metal Shelving Unit, 1960s
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single section, two shelf, Dutch Mid-Century, wall mounted shelving unit with green and black
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

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Metal Shelving Units For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of metal shelving units available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct metal shelving units — often made from metal, wood and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 316 antique and vintage metal shelving units at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 35 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Metal shelving units have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of metal shelving units to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, industrial and modern metal shelving units are of considerable interest. Many metal shelving units are appealing in their simplicity, but Tomado, Poul Cadovius and Pilastro produced popular metal shelving units that are worth a look.

How Much are Metal Shelving Units?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,750, while they’re typically $90 on the low end and $163,482 highest priced.

Finding the Right Shelves for You

From valuable historical memorabilia to rare architectural models to priceless family photos, there’s no shortage of collectibles and curiosities worthy of adorning your home. Why not take the time to find the ideal antique, new or vintage shelves for your treasured trinkets?

For every space and object, there’s sure to be a wall-mounted or sturdy floor solution that matches your shelving needs on 1stDibs. And while shelves should technically stick out from your wall, they shouldn’t from the rest of your decor.

Because you can find shelves made with a wide variety of materials today, everything from teak to brass, your shelving can seamlessly support your existing color scheme and design style. An arrangement of shelves from floor to ceiling can turn your wall into a proud storage space for displaying artwork, decorative objects and books. Options abound with regard to shelving for the latter, as furniture designers know that literature creates an inviting atmosphere in any room, and one of the simplest ways to integrate books into an interior design is with the right shelves or bookcase.

Elegant shelving is a must for a happy home office or library, but a sharp shelving system can freshen up virtually any room in your home. Proudly display your vintage dinner plates and other tableware with open shelving in the kitchen or tuck away linens in big baskets on shelves in your bathroom if you’re navigating life without a proper linen closet.

On 1stDibs, find a wide range of shelves that includes everything from mid-century modern floating shelves to decorative Chinese shelves dating from the 18th century to contemporary statement-making structures that are as provocative as they are convenient.

Questions About Metal Shelving Units
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A shelving unit is a flexible piece of furniture with shelves that can be rearranged to accommodate various objects such as books, collectibles, sculptures and other items for display. It can also feature dividers and can be moved or adjusted for added functionality. Shop a collection of antique and vintage shelving units and shelves on 1stDibs.

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