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Tomado D Dekker bookcase unit
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super modular shelving system designed by D Dekker for Tomado Holland in 1960. This Dutch design
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Shelves
Materials
Metal
Striking Contemporary Large Wall Unit in Walnut Finish by Figuron
Located in San Diego, CA
Plywood shelving system California design it’s an intersection of vertical, horizontal and diagonal
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Plywood
Striking Contemporary Large Wall Unit in Walnut Finish by Figuron
Located in San Diego, CA
Figuron plywood shelving system California design its an intersection of vertical, horizontal and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Wall System Cado in Rio Rosewood
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Shelving system "Cado" Poul Cadovius in rosewood. Referenced by the Design Museum Danmark under No
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Shelves
Materials
Metal
Abstract a Shelves by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in London, Lambeth
Shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius for the Royal System, Denmark. Pure genius designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
$1,916 / set
Modular System By Tjerk Reijenga For Pilastro 1950
s
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
In 1955 Tjerk Reijenga started promoting his metal modular shelving system in Dutch interior
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Double Bay Mid Century Oak Freestanding Wall Unit Shelving/Bookcase by Lou Hodge
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
This exceptional vintage freestanding wall unit shelving system, designed by the renowned Lou
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Mid Century MODERN Modular CADO Hanging Wall Unit / Shelving in Light Oak
By Cado
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Original Danish Modern Mid Century Cado Single Bay Wall Unit / Shelving System in hard to find
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
"Hylla" Wall-Mounted Bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage shelving system
Modern and elegant design for this bookcase consisting of
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Plexiglass, Teak
Blue Painted French Linen Trunk
Located in Manhasset, NY
1920s with original Lane stickers intact and folded shelving system. Raised on bulbous feet and casters.
Category
Early 20th Century American Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller Style CSS Wall Unit, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic, compact shelving system, with nine shelves, three drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Bookcase with Metal Frame
String
Located in Brescia, IT
Wall-mounted bookcase with teak shelving.
Special shelving system that can be adjusted in height
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Teak Bookcase Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius Denmark 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
"Royal System", 1960s
High quality "Royal System" shelving system by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
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
RZ62 Easy Chair by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe
By Dieter Rams
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Shelving System.
The modular principle allows for extreme flexibility.
Only the high back version is still
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Contemporary Custom Made Modular Wood and Metal Industrial Shelving Wall Unit
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
storage and display options. Ideal for lofts, studios, or modern interiors, this shelving system offers
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid Century MODERN Modular CADO Hanging Wall Shelving in Light Oak, c. 1960
s
By Cado
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Orignial Danish Modern Mid Century Cado Wall Shelving System in hard to find light oak, c. 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Corner Etagere in Rare Gold Anodized Color
Located in New York, NY
Unique corner shelving system by Warren McArthur. Three tiers in a deep L shape configuration
Category
20th Century American Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
system model Royal. This is a original vintage shelving system designed in 1948 by Danish architect Poul
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Late 19th Century Double Sided Oak Library Bookcase
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
original shelving system. Originally made for Ealing Library (London UK), Residing its later life at
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Antique 1890s English Bookcases
Vintage Danish Oak Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Modern 6 bay shelving system model Cado. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed by Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit System for Feldballes Mobelfabrik, 1960 Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
very practical wall unit shelving system.
It was manufactured by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Large Wall Mount Bookshelf by String
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic string shelving system, Designed by Nils Strinning,
with white wire risers. 10 x 8
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
1960s Teak
Black Metal String Wall Hanging Shelving Unit by Whb Germany
By WHB furniture
Located in London, England
1960s, mid century, wall-mounted, hanging-ladder shelving system, produced by WHB in Germany. The
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
1950s Czech Industrial Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
thick wooden shelves are supported by a heavy duty modular steel shelving system. Metal braces give a
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial Shelves
Materials
Steel
$3,495 / item
Pilastro Shelving Unit Tjerk Reijenga Holland, 1960
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice industrial large and complete shelving system / bookcase, designed by Tjerk Rijenga and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mexican Modernist Wood Solid Wood Shelve with Mirror
By Luis Barragan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage shelving system made of solid with oversize dovetail joints
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Industrial Shelves
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Wall Shelving Unit with Desk Shelves
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
, organic forms, and innovative craftsmanship. His work—especially his shelving systems, chairs, and
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Kai Kristiansen Cabinet Wall Unit in Teak by Feldballe Mobelfabrik
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Kristiansens classic iconic shelving system with intact original mounting hooks for the wall rails.
The top
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
In Stock in Los Angeles, Elle System A in Black Metal, Made in Italy
By Alberto Basaglia
Natalia Rota Nodari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
adjustable shelves and fittings. Elle shelving system well adapt to furnish either public or private areas
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius in Rosewood
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Emeryville, CA
The iconic shelving system ROYAL SYSTEM® was designed in 1948 by legendary Danish designer and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century MODERN Modular CADO Wall Unit / Shelving in Light Oak, c. 1950
s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Original Danish Modern Mid Century Cado Wall Unit / Shelving System in hard to find light oak, c
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Original Scandinavian wall bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s wood and metal shelving.
This simple shelving system consists of a metal side frame on which
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Ron Arad Bookworm One Off
By Ron Arad
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
bookshelf is circa 500 centimeters long. An amazing shelving system designed and executed in the early
Category
1990s English Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
$20,767
Italian Space Age White Metal Bookshelves, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Couple of white metal bookshelves dating to the seventies. Set of two shelving system , with 5
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Shelves
Materials
Metal
$1,780 / set
Swedish wall-mounted wood and metal bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian shelves from the 1960s.
This simple shelving system consists of a coated
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
1960s wall bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian shelves from the 1960s.
This simple shelving system consists of a black
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian wall bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian shelves from the 1960s.
This simple shelving system consists of a coated
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Wall-mounted bookcase with three shelves
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian shelves from the 1960s.
This simple shelving system consists of a black
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Rosewood Cabinet with Display Cabinet
Located in Brescia, IT
shelving system rests. At the top, the shelves are closed by a display cabinet.
The precious rosewood and
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Mid-Century Modern fFloor to Ceiling Wall Unit , 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
A modern bookshelf , manufactured in Italy in 1950's
The mounting of this shelving system is with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
Herman Miller : George Nelson
CSS
Unit
Located in New York, NY
George Nelson's 'Comprehensive Shelving System' for Herman Miller comprised of two uprights, rear
Category
20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Antique Pair of Gustavian Grey Bookcases, circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
This pair of classic Swedish matching bookcases have an adjustable shelving system making them
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases
Materials
Pine, Paint
Early Column Dining Table by Otto Zapf for Zapfmöbel, 1967, Germany
By Otto Zapf
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
very succesful became his office chair collection for knoll and the shelving system ‚management office
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1970s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Stockholm, before he designed the legendary String shelving system, which is still equivalent with the name
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
in Stockholm, before he designed the legendary String shelving system, which is still equivalent with
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Original String Walnut Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Stockholm, before he designed the legendary String shelving system, which is still equivalent with the name
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Original Swedish String Walnut Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
in Stockholm, before he designed the legendary String shelving system, which is still equivalent with
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Swedish Teak Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Sweden, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Stockholm, before he designed the legendary String shelving system, which is still equivalent with the name
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Set of Two String Walnut Wall Units Nisse Strinning String Design AB Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Stockholm, before he designed the legendary String shelving system, which is still equivalent with the name
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Original 1960s Modular String Wall Unit in Ash Wood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
architecture in Stockholm, before he designed the legendary String shelving system, which is still equivalent
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Ash
Original 1960s Modular String Wall Unit in Ash Wood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
architecture in Stockholm, before he designed the legendary String shelving system, which is still equivalent
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Ash
Original 1960s String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design, AB Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
in Stockholm, before he designed the legendary String shelving system, which is still equivalent with
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Original Teak Wood 1960s Modular String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
in Stockholm, before he designed the legendary String shelving system, which is still equivalent with
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Original Elmwood 1960s Modular String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Stockholm, before he designed the legendary String shelving system, which is still equivalent with the name
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Elm
Original 1960s Modular String Wall Unit in Oakwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
in Stockholm, before he designed the legendary String shelving system, which is still equivalent with
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
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Shelving System For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic shelving system available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every shelving system was constructed with great care. There are 165 variations of the antique or vintage shelving system you’re looking for, while we also have 18 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a shelving system — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A shelving system made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one shelving system that is appealing in its simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Cado and Royal System produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Shelving System?
Prices for a shelving system start at $442 and top out at $194,000 with the average selling for $4,005.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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