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Floating Solid Walnut Console by Ray Leach
By Ray Leach
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Floating solid walnut console by California designer Ray Leach.
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Mid-20th Century Retro Floating Shelves

Paul Evans (SIGNED) Skyscraper Floating Console Mirror
Located in East Hampton, NY
Fabulous Paul Evans floating console with two drawers and full length mirror. Signed on reverse of
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1970s American Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Chrome

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

Floating wall unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Wébé, Dutch Design, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Floating wall unit designed by Louis van Teeffelen and produced by Wébé in the Netherlands around
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Floating Console in Brazillian Rosewood, 1960s
By Melvin Mikkelsen Mobler
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Wall hanging Danish Modern Console in Brazillian Rosewood by Melvin Mikkelsen Møbler, Denmark. Labeled by the maker and Danish Furniture Makers.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

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Rosewood

Massive Martin Eisler Floating Shelf With Black Glass Top
Located in Hollywood, CA
Martin Eisler floating shelf. Dark Imbuia wood, black lacquer, reverse painted black glass hanging
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1960s American Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Rosewood, Lacquer, Glass

Floating wall unit by Banz Bord, The Netherlands, 1970 s
By Banz bord
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Floating wall unit in teak by Banz Bord, Holland. The wall unit is photographed on the floor. The
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Long Wall floating cabinet shelving unit Robert HeritageStyle
By Robert Heritage
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A "Planar" Robert Heritage range style wall mounted teak cabinet Circa 1960s. Floating wall shelf
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Vintage Rosewood Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in Vancouver, BC
two with three floating shelves per side.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Small Swedish Floating Console von Nisse Strinning for String Design AB, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Berlin, DE
Nisse Strinning designed his famous shelf system in 1949. It was produced by his own company String Design AB in Sweden. This small wall shelf consists of two black coated ladders an...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Metal

Brass and Glass Console Table In The Style of Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Houston, TX
Glamorous yet architecturally straightforward, this console table has two floating shelves, and the
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Pair Of Vintage Side Tables Or Night Stands By John Stuart For Janus
Located in Hollywood, CA
floating shelves and round bronze pulls. Many pieces are stored in our warehouse, so please click on
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1960s American Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Bronze

Danish Wall Unit
Located in San Francisco, CA
, one magazine holder and a floating chest of drawers. The shelves are held in place via adjustable
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1960s Norwegian Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Gilt and Glass Etagere
Located in Bridport, CT
Etagere in gilt metal, hand blown amber glass and six floating glass shelves, c. 1960s.
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1960s American Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Metal

Solid Teak Modular Bookcases by Hvidt and Mølgaard
By Hvidt Mølgaard
Located in New York, NY
variety of configurations. They can be placed back to back a s a floating divider as well. The shelves
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Modernist Geometric Brass Diamond Shaped Étagère by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
shaped étagère with four "floating" glass shelves. The strong sculptural design lends itself to a wide
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

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Aluminum

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Brass and Glass Diamond Étagère Etagere
By Milo Baughman
Located in Paris, ON
etagere with four "floating" glass shelves. The strong sculptural design lends itself to a wide variety of
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Brass

Queen Polished Chrome Headboard: Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
substantial in its design but quite lite in feeling with the floating shelves. Dimensions: 35"Height
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Mid-Century Modern Room Divider Book Case China Cabinet
By Barney Flagg
Located in Ava, MO
room divider if desired. On the left, you have 2 floating wood shelves that are adjustable, below
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Brass

Teak Desk with Floating Top, Germany, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Teak wood desk with floating top and open shelves, three drawers and a door. The top drawer and the
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Metal

Harvey Probber Cabinet with Brass Handle and Floating Uprights
By Harvey Probber
Located in Portland, OR
A wonderful Probber cabinet that has brass uprights and handles. The cabinet has two shelves and
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Flawless Pair of Minimalist Glass and Lucite Étagères
Located in Miami, FL
shelves. The effect is that of floating, crystalline shelves. We love how these shelves make a room
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1970s American Retro Floating Shelves

Lauter Console
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three-tiered console table with floating wood shelves on brass legs with finials.
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1970s French Retro Floating Shelves

Mid-Century Italian Brass Bar Cart
Located in North Miami, FL
glass shelves floating above a reflective mirrored bottom shelf. Professionally restored.
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Brass

Bodil Kjaer Rosewood Credenza
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek credenza with three sliding doors concealing interior shelves floating on rectangular chromed
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1960s Danish Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Pair of 1970 s Chrome and Glass Cocktail Tables
Located in Washington, DC
Chic pair of 1970's chrome cocktail or end tables with two floating inset glass shelves, the bottom
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1970s American Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Collection of Stack Laminate Floating Shelves
By Wendell Castle
Located in Waltham, MA
Collection of three studio furniture movement floating wall shelves. Very cool 1960s stack laminate
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Wood

Pair Danish Teak Floating Shelves with Drawers
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
and T shaped contoured sides are ideal as compact bedside tables or floating shelves that can go
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Pair of Danish Modern Walnut Floating Shelves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two Danish Modern floating walnut shelves. Hangs on two screws on keyhole like hardware.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Chrome and Brass Floating Corner Shelves, 1980s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in London, GB
A pair of chrome and brass corner floating shelves in the manner of Curtis Jere, 1980s. Prices
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1980s Retro Floating Shelves

Danish Floating Shelf
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1950s Oak Wall Shelf This wall shelf is lovely and useful in some many different ways in so many different settings. The shelf is slightly warped; it slopes down a little at...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Oak

Floating Wall Shelf by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century 1950s Kai Kristiansen Shelf This vintage shelf is quite rare. Other dealers are selling them for thousands. Excellent condition. Ready for pick up, delivery, or shipping...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

George Nakashima Live Edge Floating Wall Shelf
By George Nakashima
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Beautiful walnut live edge floating wall shelf from George Nakashima. Solid walnut, live edge with
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Poul Cadovius "Cado" Danish Oak Floating Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Incredible Poul Cadovius "Cado" Danish Oak Floating wall unit. Made in the Mid Century - this unit
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Oak

Milo Baughman, Chrome Etagere with Glass Shelves
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
supporting two full and four floating cantilevered shelves. Very good condition, the chrome clean and
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Chrome

1960s Teak Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz Floating Unit
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirtz
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful wall unit by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s. Very good condition, signed with Wilhelm Renz logo.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Teak

Long 1960s Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz Floating Unit
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirtz
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful wall unit by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s. Very good condition, signed with Wilhelm Renz logo.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Wood

Pair of Midcentury Danish Modern Rosewood Nightstands by OM Mobler
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a set of Danish rosewood floating shelves. They could be used as nightstands or floating
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Teak King-Size Bed with Cane Headboard by Hans Wegner, Danish Modern
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
headboard. The frame itself extends out to offer two floating shelves with black glass shelving. Another
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak, Wicker

Vintage Wood Vanity with Floral Botanical Accents
Located in Munster, IN
floating shelves for storage. A line of jewelry hooks have been installed under the second shelf. The faux
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Floating Walnut Bookcase or Media Cabinet, circa 1965
By Kipp Stewart Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Floating walnut bookcase or media cabinet, circa 1965. Believed to be a Kipp Stewart/Stuart
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Bar Cart or Sideboard by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
arrangement of shelves and a floating cabinet designed with dual sided inset caned doors. The side cabinet is
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Floating Shelves

Materials

Chrome, Metal

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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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