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Black Metal Etagere with Graduated Shelves
Located in Pasadena, CA
Black metal etagere or open shelving unit. Total height of piece is 67.5" but there is about 18" of
Category
Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Shelves
Materials
Metal
A.R. Cordemeyer 5600 Industrial Storage Cabinet, Room Divider
By A.R. Cordemeijer, Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Gispen 3-section grey metal industrial shelving and storage unit with two drop down desks, 3
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Black and Chrome Geometric Etagere
Located in North York, ON
This striking etagere is fashioned out of a matte black metal frame with a chrome shelving unit
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
A.R. Cordemeyer 3 Section Cabinet for Gispen
By A.R. Cordemeijer, Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Gispen 3 section off-white metal industrial shelving and storage unit with drop down desk, 3
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Etagere
Located in Sheffield, MA
The Mid-Century faux bamboo pagoda style gold gilt metal etagere shelving unit has five glass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Iron
Friso Kramer Asmeta bookcases de Bijenkorf Netherlands 1953
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare metal bookcase shelving unit designed by Friso Kramer for De Bijenkorf produced by Asmeta in
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Pair of French 1950
s Etageres.
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional pair of French 1950's shelving unit. Hammered metal frame, original glasses, probably
Category
Vintage 1950s French Shelves
Tall Industrial Factory Locker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Restored metal locker unit with removable shelving. Great factory style with a bare metal look
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Cabinets
Midcentury Cream and Gold Metal Shelving Units, Italian, 1980s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Midcentury cream and gold metal shelving units, Italian, 1980s
A midcentury Italian powder
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Multi-Color Tomado Style Industrial Metal Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tomado style industrial metal shelving unit. Bright yellow and red enameled metal shelves with
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Industrial Metal Shelving Unit, by Theodore Scherf, Paris, France, 19th Century
By Théodore Scherf
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Industrial Shelving Unit made by Theodore Scherf, Paris. Would have once
been used in a textile
Category
Vintage 1910s French Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pilastro Adjustable Metal Shelving Unit w/ Red and White Cabinet
Four Shelves
By Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pilastro adjustable and re-arrangeable industrial metal wall mounted shelving unit with red and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Kim Moltzer Glass and Metal Shelving Unit Statement Piece Dating from 1970s
By Kim Moltzer
Located in Sherborne, GB
As per our photographs.
A statement Kim Moltzer shelving unit in glass, brass and chrome. It sits
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Tomado Industrial Enameled Metal Bookcase
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus inspired Industrial multicolored enameled metal shelving unit with black steel frame and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
1950 Czech Metal Shelves
Located in High Point, NC
A metal shelving unit from Czechia, produced circa 1950. At a height around three feet, this short
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial Shelves
Materials
Metal
$1,256
1960s Industrial Czech Metal Shelves
Located in High Point, NC
A metal shelving unit with wooden shelves from Czechia, produced circa 1960. This vintage shelf
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Style Orange and Black Perforated Metal Wall Mounted Shelf
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusual second half of the 20th century modernist metal shelving unit in the manner of French
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Original Tomado Industrial Metal Shelving Wall Unit
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury single section industrial Tomado shelving wall unit with black, yellow and grey enameled
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Tomado Style Industrial Multicolored Metal Shelving Wall Unit
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tomado style wall mount book shelf with three enameled metal shelves in yellow, mint and red with
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Omni Shelving Unit
By Structural Products Inc., George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
Miller. This unit consists of open shelving, no case goods. It features 15 31.5" shelves, a magazine
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Tomado Industrial Desk Shelving Unit
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tomado wall mount shelving by Jan van der Togt with three enameled metal shelves; black and red are
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Wrigley
s Gum Counter Top Display Shelving Unit, 1940s Metal and Chrome
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Wrigley's gum counter top display shelving unit, 1940s metal and chrome.
Category
20th Century Canadian Shelves
Materials
Chrome, Metal
1950
s Vintage Industrial Retro Metal and Light Wooden Shelving / Wall Unit
Located in Markington, GB
1950's Vintage Industrial Retro Metal and Light Wooden Shelving / Wall Unit
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Metal Dark Grey and Blue Wall Shelving Unit by Tomado, Holland, 1960s
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Markington, GB
Metal wall shelving unit by Tomado Holland, 1960s. Each component of the system is well thought
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Extra Large 1960 Retro metal Pilastro Tomado shelving Five Section Wall Unit
By Tjerk Reijenga, Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
Extra large 1960 Pilastro Tomado shelving five section wall unit with desk with drawer, light, six
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vintage Teak and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves
By Multistrux
Located in Markington, GB
Set of nineteen metal modules and teak veneer. Modular Multistrux systems were commercialized in
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Freestanding Metal Book- Shelving Unit by A. D. Dekker for Tomado, 1950s
By Tomado
Located in The Hague, NL
This vintage industrial freestanding metal bookcase was designed by A. Dekker for Tomado in Holland
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Poul Cadovius Abstracta Shelving Unit, Denmark, 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
to the unit. On the lower part there are nice white painted metal shelves which can have a lot of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Poul Cadovius Abstracta Shelving Unit Denmark, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice modern shaped 'Abstracta' shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius and produced by Royal
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving or Wall Unit
By Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning rack in very good vintage condition, not another one for sale like this! Designed by D Dekker for Tomado. The rack comes with eight ladders and 18 teak shelves.
Measures:
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi Shelving Unit, Italy
By Franco Campo
Carlo Graffi
Located in Brussels, BE
Franco Campo and carlo graffi shelving unit, Italy.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving or Wall Unit
By Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning sought after extra large Tomado rack in very good vintage condition, you will not find another one for sale like this one! Designed by D Dekker for Tomado. The rack comes wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Shelving Unit by Tomado, 1960s
By Tomado
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Modern shelving unit by Tomado, 1960s.
Three original teak shelves.
In very good
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Shelving Unit by Tomado, 1960s
By Tomado
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Modern shelving unit by Tomado, 1960s.
With four original lacquered shelves.
In good
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Retro 1950s Tall String Wall System Shelving Unit
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Markington, GB
Retro 1950s tall string wall system shelving unit.
Early string wall system in very good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Tjerk Reijenga shelving unit by Pilastro Holland, 1960
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very cool and large and complete shelving system or bookcase, designed by Tjerk Rijenga and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Pair of Polished Chrome
Glass Shelving Unit, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This gorgeous pair of polished chrome and glass shelving unit is a must-have for any vintage lover
Category
Vintage 1970s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Shelving Wall Unit System by Pilastro, Holland, 1960s
By Tomado, Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
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
Pilastro Shelving Unit by Tjerk Reijenga Holland, 1960
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very cool and large and complete shelving system bookcase designed by Tjerk Rijenga and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vintage American Industrial Freestanding Bookshelf or Shelving Wall Unit
Located in Seattle, WA
Industrial Metal Shelf Unit, Green Patina. This is a hardy and heavy industrial, rolling shelving
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak or Metal Wall Shelving or Wall Unit
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning rack in very good vintage condition, the rack comes with four ladders and nine teak shelves.
Measures:
H 113 cm, D 30 cm, W 217 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Étagères Shelving Units
By La Barge
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of vintage Italian gold gilt smoked glass shelves étagères with pineapple finials.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Tomado Style Industrial Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Triangular Risers
By Pilastro, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tomado or Pilastro style red and yellow enameled metal wall shelving unit with black enameled metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Tomado Red and Orange Industrial Three Shelf Shelving Unit
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury TOMADO industrial shelving with red and orange shelves on black enameled metal wire
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Wall-Mounted Horizontal Shelving Unit in Steel
Laminate, Italy C. 1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Jersey City, NJ
*Winter Sale*
Minimalistic wall-mounted shelving unit comprises four rectangular shelves in off
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Four section String Shelving Unit by Kajsa
Nils Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Classic Scandinavian pine shelving unit by the groundbreaking design duo and spouses
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Teak Shelving Unit, Franco Campo
Carlo Graffi Style
By Franco Campo
Carlo Graffi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid-Century Teak Shelving Unit, Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi Style
An expansive and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Two Minimalist Wood Wall Hanging Shelving Units, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two wall hanging shelving units, by unknown designer.
Manufactured in France, circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Modular Wall Unit Shelving System in Teak by Hilker, 1960s, Germany
By Ernst Dieter Hilker, Omnia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modular shelving system with corner, version "Omnia" by Ernst Dieter Hilker from the 1960s.
Black
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Modular Wall Unit Shelving System in Teak by Hilker, 1960s, Germany
By Ernst Dieter Hilker, Omnia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modular shelving system Model "Omnia" by Ernst Dieter Hilker from the 1960s.Black metal ladders
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Osvaldo Borsani Style Display Unit Lacquered Shelving Drinks Cabinet 60s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
This striking Italian display unit, with generous cabinet storage, originated in the 1960s in Milan
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Industrial Tomado Style Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Gray and Red Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, single section wall mounted Tomado style industrial shelving unit with gray and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
"The Ladder Shelf" Wall Mounted Single String Shelving Unit with Five Shelves
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The Ladder Shelf" wall mounted shelving unit with 5 shelves by Nisse Strinning for String. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
1970
s Chrome
Glass Shelving Unit in the Style of Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Lisboa, PT
shelving unit features a robust metal frame that exudes a sense of minimalist charm. Each of the five
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Extra Large Retro Vintage Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
Large retro vintage shelving unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s the string wall system was
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Extra Large Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System or Shelving Unit, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in The Hague, NL
Extra large Danish design wall system or shelving unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
XXL String 1950s Wall Shelving Unit with 22 Shelves and a Desk
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Markington, GB
Large String metal framed teak desk / wall System (S3)
Early XX Large String wall System in very
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern 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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