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Kai Kristiansen, unique Set of Four Rosewood Floating Tables, Denmark 1960 S
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of four rare Aksel Kjersgaard rosewood floating tables made in Denamark in the 1950s. The
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

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. Planks come in black/ yellow/ red. Dimensions in cm: 19.5 x 50 x 15 cm.
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen, Unique Set of Six Danish Rosewood Floating Drawers /Console 60s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Kai Kristiansen set of six unique Danish rosewood floating tables or consoles. Made in Denmark in
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Wood

Romeo Riga mid-century glass and brass Coffee Table, 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Denia, ES
Romeo Rega. The table has two floating shelves with the lower shelf sitting inside of the outer two
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Brass

Teak Desk with Floating Top, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Teakwood desk with floating top, open shelves, six drawers and a bookshelf on the back. The two
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Vintage Adjustable Rolling Table or Workstation by Aksel Kjersgaard for Levenger
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
adjustable middle shelves, floating on casters for ease of mobility. Item wears Levenger seal on the central
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Floating Brazilian Wood Shelf by Celina Moveis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A floating shelf in Brazilian hardwood with single drawer and inset reverse painted white glass
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1960s Brazilian Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Glass, Wood

Danish Floating Shelves, Melvin Mikkelsen
By Melvin Mikkelsen Mobler
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of Danish midcentury wall-mounted ‘floating’ shelves by Melvin Mikkelsen, circa 1960
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Pair of Teak Floating Shelves by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1964
By Walter Wirz, Wilhelm Renz
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
: Wilhelm Renz Country: Germany Model: Floating shelves Material: Teak Design period: 1964
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Pair of Danish Floating Nightstands or Shelves in Teak with Rosewood Edges
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant very well crafted high quality 1950s pair of Danish floating shelves in the style of Aksel
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak, Rosewood

Pair of Floating Danish Teak Tambour Shelves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful pair of floating shelves with tambour doors. Use them in the bedroom as nightstands, in
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Pair of Arne Hovmand-Olsen Style Floating Nightstands or Shelves in Teak
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very nice pair of teak floating shelves in the style of Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Made in Denmark, circa
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Paul Evans for Directional Chrome and Glass Floating Shelves or Console Tables
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare pair of mid-century modern floating wall shelves or console tables By Paul Evans for
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Aluminum and Glass Etagere Floating Display Shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
aluminum tube construction, floating shelves, clean modernist lines, 5 glass shelves, great style and form
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Unique Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Display Etagere
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Baughman style étagère is made of three heavy chrome towers connected by mirrored floating
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Hollywood Regency Laquered Etegere
Located in North Miami, FL
The most unbelievable Hollywood Glamorous Etegere in a high Gloss finished with glass floating
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1970s American Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Plaster, Glass, Paint

Swedish Mid-Century Bookshelf by Edmond Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Swedish-made blonde Mid-Century Modern bookshelf pair with three floating shelves each designed by
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Floating Display Shelves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Floating pair of Danish modern teak display shelves. This 1960s pair features an attractive top
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Floating Danish Rosewood Nightstands or Shelves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Floating Danish rosewood nightstands or shelves stunning old growth rosewood. Nightstands or
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Poul Cadovius Teak Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Cambridge, US
adjustable interior shelves. 4 floating shelves - including three narrow and one wide - with signature
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

1970s Belgium Green/Blue Glass Chrome Shelving Display Cabinet Unit Belgo Chrome
By Belgo Chrome, belgochrom
Located in London, England
shelf features a brushed-chrome facia bar running across its length. The floating shelves are clipped
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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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1970s French Post-Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Floating Teak Wooden Bedside Tables Nightstands or Shelves
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
the nightstands are floating. Due to the timeless design, these cabinets fit well into any bedroom
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Atomic Era Walnut Floating Shelf Bar Credenza Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fall front mirrored bar, floating shelves, beautiful wood grain, 2 part construction, 2 swing doors, 2
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley Floating Cabinet
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
, adjustable shelves and 2 pull-out drawers.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Brass

Floating Cabinet by Bert England
By Bert England, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
All original; in fine condition; elegant, minimal, & lovely to behold. The shelves are
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Teak Floating Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian modern floating shelf elegantly provides storage and display space. A
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Floating Wall Shelf with Drawer 1960s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Floating Drawer 1960s Unique - beautifuly crafted with great patina.
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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

Midcentury American Modern Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Organic-form midcentury bookcase composed of three 'floating' shelves suspended by a carved walnut
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Floating Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Priced individually, only one left. Scandinavian modern, walnut floating shelf that doubles as a
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Brass and Floating Glass Etagere Wall Shelving
By Milo Baughman
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning brass and glass etagere. This etagere has a brass frame with an arch top and floating
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1980s American Other Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Brass

Floating Shelf by Børge Mogensen - Circa 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Floating Shelf by Børge Mogensen — Circa 1960s. A refined example of Mogensen’s understated Danish
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Floating Studio Craft Credenza Bench
By Al Holland Jr.
Located in Oakland, CA
Custom made, California studio floating credenza handcrafted from solid walnut with pair of
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Walnut

HG Furniture Danish Teak Floating Wall Cabinets, a Pair
By HG Furniture
Located in Doylestown, PA
Danish teak floating wall cabinets with sliding glass doors and four adjustable glass shelves
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Edward Wormley Floating Wall Shelf
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar Cantilevered Wall Shelf model No. 6346 (Bracket) Features slate top with slight reveal, shallow flush drawer ( 20"wide) with continuous laminated walnut apron.Atta...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Slate

Danish Floating Teak Shelf with Drawer, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Floating Teak Shelf with Drawer, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern small wall mounted
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Floating Wall Cabinet with Roller Door, 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
This beautiful Scandinavian modern floating wall cabinet offers elegant storage and display space
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Floating Wall Unit in Teak by H.G. Furniture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Behind its classic Danish Modern doors this floating or wall-mounted unit features four adjustable
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak, Felt

1960s Teak Floating Wall Shelf, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- item has been carefully refurbished.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Wood, Teak

Unique Paul McCobb Black Wrought Iron and Maple Floating Shelf, c. 1950s
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
, we’re left with a one of a kind floating wall shelf. If you’re looking to stand out this piece is a
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Banz Bord wooden Floating Wall System, 1970s
By Banz bord
Located in Den Haag, NL
5 piece floating wall system from German floating furniture specialists Banz Bord. trademark
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Brass

Wall Mounted Floating Console Shelf in Faux Goat Skin ca. 1980s
Located in Peabody, MA
Wall mounted floating console shelf in a faux goat skin lacquered finish, in the manner of Karl
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Formule Floating Teak Wall System, 1960s, Holland
By Formule Meubelen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two black uprights comes with 7 shelves, 3 larger ones and 4 smaller ones brass fittings Adjustable
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

70 s Custom brass glass floating wall unit
By Karl Springer
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
70's Custom brass & glass floating wall unit / shelves. The glass measures 3/4" thick.
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1970s American Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Brass

Floating Teak Sideboard Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall unit teak wood Designer: Kai Kristiansen Producer: FM Feldballes Mobelfabrik, Denmark Description: Original Danish wall unit designed by...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Floating Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Nightstands, 1960’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very beautiful and minimalistic floating bedside table from Denmark made of teak. The cabinets are
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Black Plastic Floating Shelf by Nani Prina
By Nani Prina
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This sculptural floating shelf was designed by Nani Prina for Sormani (Arosio) in 1972. It is made
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Plastic

Floating Wall Unit by Gerald McCabe for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Gerald McCabe
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Floating Wall Unit / Shelves by Gerald McCabe for Brown Saltman.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Superb floating DR Banz Bord Wall system 1960s Germany
By Banz bord
Located in Den Haag, NL
shelves could now be mounted floating on the wall.
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

1970s Set of Two Restored Danish Floating Rosewood Nightstands
Located in Knebel, DK
1970s set of two Danish floating rosewood nightstands Pair of floating nightstands or shelves in
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1970s Danish Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Poul Cadovius Floating Cabinet Wall Shelving Unit Bookshelf Bookcase
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, floating wall unit, with three, double sided shelves and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Wood

1960s Teak Floating Wall Shelf with Drawer, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak, Wood

Large Floating Room Divider made Takashimaya NYC American 1981
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Large square room divider in limed oak with 12 mica-laminated cabinets, all free-floating on
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Late 20th Century American Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Wood

Original 1960s Floating Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall unit teak wood Cado Royal Designer: Poul Cadovius Producer: CADO, Denmark Description: Original Danish wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Wood, Teak

Stunning Milo Baughman Chrome and Rosewood Floating Wall Shelf
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning floating wall shelf by Milo Swanky and sexy, in excellent condition. Chrome in beautiful
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Floating Teak Wall Unit from PS System, 1960s
By PS System
Located in Esbjerg, DK
wall unit with two shelves was made by PS System in Randers Denmark during the late 1960s. Each shelf
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

1960s Set of Two Restored Danish Floating Nightstands in Rosewood
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s set of two Danish floating nightstands in rosewood. A pair of floating rosewood
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

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Retro Floating Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of retro floating shelves is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all retro floating shelves available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of retro floating shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Retro floating shelves bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many retro floating shelves are appealing in their simplicity, but Paul Evans, Directional and Al Holland Jr. produced popular retro floating shelves that are worth a look.

How Much are Retro Floating Shelves?

Prices for retro floating shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, retro floating shelves begin at $188 and can go as high as $16,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,196.
Questions About Retro Floating Shelves
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are several ways to mount floating shelves. The best mounting options include using floating shelf brackets, installing cleats, or placing figure eights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Typically, the best way to hang floating shelves is to install them into wall studs with screws. You can use a stud finder tool to locate the studs in the wall. A power drill can speed up installation. Shop a selection of floating shelves on 1stDibs.

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