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Midcentury Tomado White and Yellow Industrial Shelving Unit
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury TOMADO industrial shelving with very worn white and a sunshine yellow enameled metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Rare Standing Teak Nils Strinning String Shelving Unit
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Nils Strinning teak standing wall unit complete with five shelves (8.25" deep), a drop down
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Metal
Shelving Unit by Adriaan Dekker for Tomado, 1960s
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in bruxelles, BE
Shelf in metal of different colors. Stamped TOMADO. Wear due to time and age of the object.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Wim Rietveld Modular Shelving Unit 663, Gispen 1953
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare set of 2 cabinets by Wim Rietveld designed in 1953. These modular systems playfully combine the geometric paintings of Piet Mondriaan and the funcionalism of the early Dutch ind...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Shelves
Materials
Metal
Shelving Unit by Paul Evans American circa 1970
s
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Shelving unit by Paul Evans with patchwork of laminated copper and other metals with three glass
Category
Vintage 1970s American Bookcases
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
Category
Vintage 1970s French Shelves
Materials
Metal
Guide shelving unit by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA, 1980s
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The grey GUIDE shelving unit with its wire sides and coloured shelf edges fit nicely into the urban
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Nisse Strinning Inspired Wall Mount Shelving Unit
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Mid-Century wall mounted shelving unit with six adjustable light oak shelves on black
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Pair of Polished Chrome
Glass Shelving Unit, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pair of shelves was produced in Portugal during the 1970's. They have a simple yet functional design which is perfect for displaying books and your favorite object. Each of the ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Gunmetal Glass Expandable Shelving Unit Étagère
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent, expandable, gunmetal shelving unit étagère, with glass
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Three-Tier Metal Orbital Shelving Unit Golden Leaf Hand Finish, 1 in Stock
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
Currently 1 in stock, ready to ship 2-3 days
With its elegant lines and bright golden leaf hand-finish, the Oversized Orb is an eye-catching display piece perfect for showcasing p...
Category
2010s American Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
WeBe 3 Section Shelving Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Louis Van Teeffelen 3 section standing wall unit for WeBe. Lightly refinished teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Metal
Tjerk Reijenga Shelving Wall Unit by Pilastro, Holland, 1960
By Tomado, Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
rare tray holder with removable serving trays.
All parts are in lacquered metal.
The wall unit has
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Shelves
Materials
Metal, Cut Steel
Mid-Century Tomado Red and Blue Industrial Shelving Unit
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury TOMADO industrial shelving with red and bright blue shelves on black enameled metal wire
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Rare Midcentury Tomado Industrial Shelving Unit with Grey Desk
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury TOMADO industrial shelving with a yellow shelf and grey extended desk shelf on white
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Tomado Blue and White Industrial Shelving Unit
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Tomado Industrial shelving with delft blue and white shelves on black enameled metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Pair of Shelving Units Francois Monnet circa 1970 French
By François Monnet
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Three-tiered shelves that can be adjoined infinitely to form various shaped units. Each individual
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Rare Antique Large French Wire Shelving Display Unit Etagere
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Rochester, NY
A very rare antique large french wire shelving display in the original blackened surface with an
Category
Early 20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Metal, Wire
1970s Belgo Chrome Hollywood Style Illuminated Wall Shelving Unit
By Belgo Chrome
Located in London, England
1970s Belgo Chrome illuminated slim black wall unit with smoked glass display shelves. The matching
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Wire
Lips Vago Congresso Shelving Unit, Lips Vago, Italy, 1960
By Lips Vago
Located in London, GB
library shelving system. It is made from steel sheets, with bookends positioned by one or both sides; the
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Philippe Starck John Ild Model Shelving Unit, circa 1977, France.
By Philippe Starck
Located in Brussels, BE
Philippe Starck John Ild model self-carying shelving unit for Disform, circa 1977, France.
5 black
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
20th Century Italian Chrome
Smoked Glass Shelving Unit c.1980
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A sleek and versatile chrome and smoked glass shelving unit, crafted in Italy around 1980, which
Category
20th Century Italian Other Shelves
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Outstanding Pair of Bookcases or Shelving Units by Antoine Proulx
By Antoine Proulx
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of bookcases or shelving units designed and manufactured by Antoine Proulx in 1997
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Tomado Style Single Section Shelving Unit with Yellow and Blue Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single section Tomado style wall mounted shelving unit with yellow and blue metal shelves on thin
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Philippe Starck John Lld Double Shelving Unit Disform Barcelona Italy 1977
By Disform, Philippe Starck
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beauiful and hard to find double shelving unit or bookcase model John Ild designed by Philippe
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Philippe Starck double shelving unit model John lld Disform Italy 1977
By Disform, Philippe Starck
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful and hard to find double shelving unit or bookcase model John Ild designed by Philippe
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Kesterport Gold Glass Polygonal Etagere Brass Shelving 1980s Display Unit
By Kesterport
Located in London, GB
This tall étagère, manufactured in an elegant polygonal brass by Kesterport, is an excellent example of the Hollywood Regency opulence of the 1970s. A brass frame with regal corner d...
Category
Vintage 1970s British Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Butler Brothers New York Convertable Display Shelving Unit and Dining Table
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Butler Brothers combined shelving display and table. This wonderful, unique piece features a
Category
20th Century Unknown Shelves
Materials
Metal
Multicolored "Guide" shelving unit by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, Sweden, 1985
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Lyon, FR
“Guide” Shelving Unit in its multicolored version, designed by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA in 1985
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Stylish Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stylish rosewood wall-mounted shelving unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler.
Six original
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
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
Mid century Teak 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 -- The
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Tomado Newly Powder Coated Yellow
Orange Industrial Shelving Unit
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury TOMADO industrial shelving with newly powder coated yellow and orange shelves on black
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Industrial Corrugated Iron Wall Shelving Unit 1960s Teak Mid-Century Modern
Located in London, GB
This mid-century, wall-hanging floating shelving unit verges on the industrial: the corrugated iron
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Arch Gordon Walnut Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase
By Milo Baughman, Arch Gordon
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a delightful wall unit, made from walnut and metal shelving, by Milo
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
"The Ladder Shelf" Shelving Unit with Cabinet by Nisse Strinning for String
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The Ladder Shelf" wall mounted shelving unit with cabinet and 2 shelves by Nisse Strinning for
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit with Magazine Display, Light and Cabinet
By Coen de Vries, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro enameled metal wall shelving unit. This unit features a metal cabinet
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
1990s Modular Postmodern Birch Shelving Unit in the Style of Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in La Mesa, CA
A striking modular shelving unit in the style of Philippe Starck or early 1990s postmodern design
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
1960
s Poul Cadovius Abstracta Style Stacking Shelving Unit or Room Divider
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible, Mid-Century standing shelving unit or room divider. Reminiscent of Poul Cadovius
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames ESU Storage Unit Shelving Library Étagère Room Divider
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Hartford, CT
plated steel uprights, and crossed metal struts inspired by industrial warehouse shelving. The walnut
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
24k Gold Brass Polygonal Column Etagere Glass Shelving 1980s Display Unit
By Kesterport
Located in London, GB
This tall étagère, manufactured in an elegant polygonal 24k gold plated on brass by Kesterport, is an excellent example of the Hollywood Regency opulence of the 1970s. A brass frame ...
Category
Vintage 1970s British Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
1970s Belgium Green/Blue Glass Chrome Shelving Display Cabinet Unit Belgo Chrome
By belgochrom, Belgo Chrome
Located in London, England
. A perfect shelving unit to place your precious objet d'art.
The glass shelves lift out completely
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Danish walnut Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, by Royal for Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Midcentury Danish walnut Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, by Royal for Poul Cadovius, 1960s
Once the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Post - Modern "John IId" Shelving Unit by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1980
By Philippe Starck
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
The "John IId" shelving unit was designed by Philippe Starck for Disform in 1890 . It’s a modular
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Tomado Style Multi Colored Shelving Unit with Red and Gray Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tomado style single-section wall mounted shelving unit from the 1960s, featuring two enameled metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vintage Enetri Shelf by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980s, String Shelving Unit
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Zagreb, HR
The famous Ikea shelf designed by Niels Gammelgaard in the 1980s, first introduced as the 'Moment' shelf, and later changing its name to 'Enetri' and 'Guide'.
One of the most search...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Faux Bamboo Gold Gilt Acorn Finials Five Shelves Étagère Shelving Unit Display
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern faux bamboo acorn finials 5 levels étagère.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Modular Danish Royal System Teak Wall Unit Shelving by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This highly versatile and functional “Royal System”, originally designed by Poul Cadovius in 1948, offers a wide variety of storage and display options.
This particular modular arra...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vintage
Royal System
Teak Modular Wall Shelving Unit By Poul Cadovius For Cado
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Bristol, GB
DANISH MID-CENTURY WALL-MOUNTED MODULAR SHELVING UNIT
The iconic and trailblazing shelving system
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
1960s Italian Teak
Brass Wall Shelving Unit by Vittorio Dassi for Dassi Milano
By Dassi Mobili Moderni, Vittorio Dassi
Located in London, England
black painted metal. The unit comprises of three-sections - 3 shelves, chest of drawers, magazine rack
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Milo Baughman Style Large Chrome and Glass Floating Etagere Shelving Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Etagere Shelving Wall Unit. Crafted from high-quality glass and chrome finished metal, this contemporary
Category
Mid-20th Century Shelves
Materials
Chrome
George Nelson for Herman Miller 4 Bay OMNI System Wall Shelving Unit Cabinets
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A George Nelson for Herman Miller Omni system 4 bay wall unit. This massive, magnificent wall unit
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
1948. This three-bay teak shelving system offers a wide variety of storage and display options. The set
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
60s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Bar
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
1948. This useful three-bay teak shelving system offers a wide variety of storage and display options
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Room Divider/Freestanding Black Metal Teak Wall Shelving/Storage with Two Desks
By Ladderax
Located in Markington, GB
XXL room divider / freestanding black metal framed teak book shelving / storage unit with his and
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Tomado Tall Two-Section Multicolored Shelving
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tomado industrial metal two-section multicolored shelving unit by Jan van der Togt. Yellow, blue
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Pilastro Industrial Wall Unit - Room Divider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three Section Multi-Colored Enameled Metal Wall Unit with Shelving, Hooded Lamp, Perforated
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch 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
- What is a shelving unit?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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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