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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

1960s Set of Two Restored Danish Floating Nightstands in Teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
floating nightstands or shelves in teak, each with a single drawer. The simple yet elegant designed
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Teak Floating Wall Shelf with Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type. - very practical.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Metal

French Twisted Wood Pedestal Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, square top, and two floating shelves from stem. Measures 37.25" H x 16.5" W. Top measures 12" W x 12
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Floating Shelves

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Oak

Arne Vodder for Sibast Danish Modern Mounted Floating Sideboard Shelf
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic Arne Vodder floating wall unit from one of the Danish Modern rock stars. Teak with veneer
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

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Glass, Teak

Carl Auböck II Vintage 1950s Wicker and Brass Floating Shelf
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A vintage wicker and brass floating shelf designed and made by Carl Auböck II, circa 1950. The
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Brass

Poul Cadovius Modular Floating Wall System in Teak, Denmark, 1950 s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful modular floating shelving system, by Poul Cadovius for Royal System. Display cabinet
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Metal

Rosewood Sideboard with Floating Bedside Tables, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Enhance your space with the timeless allure of our Danish Rosewood Floating Shelf, a genuine piece
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Sideboard with Floating Bedside Tables, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Enhance your space with the timeless allure of our Danish Rosewood Floating Shelf, a genuine piece
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Sideboard with Floating Bedside Tables, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Enhance your space with the timeless allure of our Danish Rosewood Floating Shelf, a genuine piece
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Shelves Teak Bookshelf FM Furniture Feldballes Denmark
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of floating teak shelves by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, made in Denmark in the
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

1960s Two Fully Restored Danish Sigfred Omann Floating Nightstands in Teak
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Sigfred Omann
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Set of two Danish Sigfred Omann floating nightstands in teak by Oelholm A pair of floating
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mid -entury Modern Danish Wall Mounted Floating Shelving Unit Poul Cadovious
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a wonderful Danish wall mounted, floating wall unit, with six shelves a
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Wood

1960s Two Fully Restored Danish Sigfred Omann Floating Nightstands in Teak
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Sigfred Omann
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Set of two Danish Sigfred Omann floating nightstands in teak by Oelholm A pair of floating
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Floating Wall Shelving Unit by Acácio Gil Borsoi, Brazil, 1958
By Acácio Gil Borsoi
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This beautiful shelving unit is reminiscent of the works of Joaquim Tenreiro and his made to order pieces. Borsoi was friends with Tenreiro and probably was heavily influenced by his...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Brass

Wall Mounted Floating Sideboard in Teak by Banz Bord, Germany, circa 1970
By Banz bord
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Floating sideboard by Banz Bord in Teak. The sideboard has two shelves and three drawers inside
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Wenge

Poul Cadovius Danish Midcentury Floating Royal System Wall Unit and Shelving
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A Danish Mid-Century Modern rosewood Royal System floating wall and shelving set designed by Poul
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Floating Wall Unit in Teak by Banz Bord, Germany, circa 1970
By Banz bord
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Floating modular wall-unit by Banz Bord in a beautiful warm teak wood. The wall unit is modular so
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Floating Wall Unit in Teak by Banz Bord, Germany, circa 1970
By Banz bord
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Floating modular wall-unit by Banz Bord in a beautiful warm Teak wood. The wall unit is modular so
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Floating Teak Shelf by Kai Kristiansen for Fm Møbler, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This teak floating wall shelf was designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by FM Møbler in
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Set of Two Fully Restored Danish Melvin Mikkelsen Floating Rosewood Nightstands
By Melvin Mikkelsen Mobler, Melvin Mikkelsen Mobler
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s set of two fully restored Danish Melvin Mikkelsen floating rosewood nightstands. The well
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Danish Midcentury Compact Floating Teak Shelving Set and Desk
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
both teak and rosewood and came in a variety of add-on units and shelves to suit ones need. On this
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Italian Mid-Century Pair of Floating Wall Teakwood Console by Moscatelli, 1960s
By G. Moscatelli
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stunning pair of Italian floating wall teakwood console, with drawers and glass shelves, attributed
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Floating Shelving Unit Desk Nelson Cadovious Era
By Poul Cadovius, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, wall-mounted, floating wall unit, in the style of Nelson and
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Floating Shelving Unit Desk Nelson Cadovious Era
By Poul Cadovius, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, wall mounted, floating wall unit, in the style of Nelson and
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Wood

Milo Baughman Style Large Chrome and Glass Floating Etagere Shelving Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Elevate your home decor with this stunning Milo Baughman Style Large Chrome and Glass Floating
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Mid-20th Century Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Set of Five Midcentury Wall Shelves in Teak Beech, Designed by Børge Mogensen
By Erhard Rasmussen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of five floating wall shelves, designed by Børge Mogensen. Great original condition.   
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Beech, Teak

1970s Danish Wall Mounted Floating Wooden Shelf Metal Shelving Unit Book Shelf
Located in London, England
metal shelf supports are fixed to the wall at the top. The height adjustable shelves are fixed onto the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Industrial Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Metal, Steel

1960s Floating Shelving Unit in Rosewood and Wrought Iron, Brazilian Modernism
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Amazing bookcase, produced in rosewood veneer and wrought iron. This beautiful minimalist piece floats on your desired height and looks great against light walls, making the Rosewood...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

1960s Floating Console in Brazilian Rosewood by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Lightness and simplicity strike on this amazing wall hanging console by Joaquim Tenreiro. Designed for the 'superquadras' apartments in the town of Brasilia, this piece has solid ros...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

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Rosewood

Five Floating Units in Oak Designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Group of five floating wall units in various sizes made of wax finished oak with steel hardware
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Oak

1960s Set of Two Danish Sigfred Omann Floating Nightstands in Teak by Oelholm
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Sigfred Omann
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s set of two Danish Sigfred Omann floating nightstands in teak by Oelholm A pair of floating
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Set of Two Fully Restored Danish Børge Mogensen Floating Nightstands in Teak
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Knebel, DK
well designed nightstands or shelves in teak, feature a Børge Mogensens simple yet elegant design and
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Burl Wood Wall Mount Floating Shelf, circa 1970
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimally designed wall-mounted floating shelf by Leon Rosen for The Pace Collection. This floating
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

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Chrome

Cado Royal Floating Sideboard Teak by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Original Danish wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius in the 1950s for Cado, Denmark. This listed unit was produced by Cado in Denmark in the 1960s. This unit consists of three cabinet...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Tapley Teak Wall Mounted Floating Shelf Bar Cabinet, 1970s
By Beaver and Tapley
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous pair of teak, wall mounted pieces, a shelf and a bar unit, made in England by Beaver & Tapley, circa 1970s. In excellent vintage condition. The d...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

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Teak

Streamline Art Deco Machine Age Oval Desk in Exotic Bookmatched Crotch Mahogany
Located in New York, NY
This stunning desk features an oval form with two floating shelves on each side with a central
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Floating Shelves

Mid-Century Platform Sofa in the Manner of Adrian Pearsall by Frank Son N.Y.
By Frank Son, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful mid-century platform sofa having Carrara marble floating shelves and a walnut frame
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

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Carrara Marble, Steel

Milo Baughman Room Divider and Storage Unit for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
walnut storage unit features three floating shelves that can be used to showcases books and décor. The
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

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Walnut

Pair of Vintage Danish Bedside Tables by Ølholm, 1960s
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Sigfred Omann
Located in Asaa, DK
. Suitable for many purposes i.e night stands or floating shelves beneath a mirror Marked with makers mark at
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

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Teak

Moderniste, minimalist, the Haque school, Credenza, Metz co feel, 1970 s
By Metz Co.
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
. Solid wengé base. Wengé laminated top. Lacquered sides. Wired glass sliding doors. Floating shelves
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1970s Dutch Minimalist Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Wenge

An Important Vintage Italian Three-Section Room Divider/Wall Unit
Located in North Miami, FL
This exceptional shelving system is interconnected by shelves, floating bar, cabinet and drawers
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1950s Italian Retro Floating Shelves

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Metal

Pair Of Lucite And Chrome Etageres
Located in Norwalk, CT
stainless pins that support six chrome and glass shelves on each etagere. The effect is that of floating
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1970s Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Poul Cadovius Abstracta Modular Shelving System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
modular system exists of black metal tubes with connectors, floating glass shelves.   
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius Abstracta Modular Shelving System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
modular system exists of black metal tubes with connectors, floating birch wooden and glass shelves.  
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius Abstracta Modular Shelving System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
modular system exists of black metal tubes with connectors, floating glass shelves. We have more of
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman Shelf Unit
By Milo Baughman, Murray Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
its simplicity. The shelves have a floating quality, and the legs have tapered ankles and disc feet
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

MCM Danish teak cado wall unit
By Paul Cadobius
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado Gorgeous teak Modular wall unit. Includes three floating glass
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Art Glass, Teak

Modernist Geometric Diamond Shaped Chrome Étagère Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
. Comprised of a chrome plated steel square tube framework and four floating glass display shelves this is
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Chrome

24k Gold Brass Polygonal Column Etagere Glass Shelving 1980s Display Unit
By Kesterport
Located in London, GB
details supports five floating glass shelves, making it ideal for displaying all manner of treasures, or
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1970s British Hollywood Regency Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Floating Carved Door Brutalist Cabinet Credenza with Shelves and Drawers 1970
Located in Hudson, NY
An impressive brutalist carved door cabinet with mixed woods and oak case. Versatile piece that could be used for dining room, bedroom, or entertainment cabinet. The cabinet appears ...
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1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Oak

Danish Midcentury Nightstands or Shelves
Located in London, GB
Danish midcentury ‘Floating’ wall-mounted nightstands or shelves. Produced, circa 1960. Perfect
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Danish Floating Rosewood Nightstands with Drawers from the 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming small floating Danish rosewood nightstands ore shelves from the 1950s with a simple
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Hans Wegner Set of Restored Floating Nightstands in Teak with Glass for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
floating night stands or shelves in teak, each festure a single drawer, open storage compartment beneath
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Italian Mid-Century Double Bed with Floating Nightstands by Dassi for Gio Ponti
By Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti
Located in Traversetolo, IT
shelves on the floating nightstands with the warmth of golden maple wood, and the thin hand-decorated
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Brass

Pair of Guy Lefevre Side Tables
By Guy Lefevre
Located in London, GB
A pair of Guy Lefevre side tables in gilt metal with two glass shelves and signature floating top
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Diamond Form Brass Wall Unit or Étagère after Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Philadelphia, PA
framing with six floating glass shelves.
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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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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