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Broyhill Brasilia Model 6140-72/73 Room Divider Base
Deck Walnut Wall Unit
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
its top. The shelving unit is completely original and is in great shape. Drawers and doors work
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Walnut 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
type of open shelving unit, typically made of wood, used to display decorative items like figurines
Category
Antique 1850s Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
4 Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sculpted Brutalist High Back Dining Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall, Paul Evans
Located in Wayne, NJ
, Etagere shelving unit , side end tables and coffee table .
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$4,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
20th Century French Metal and Wooden Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
with a touch of vintage flair. Whether used as a workshop staple or a distinctive shelving unit, this
Category
20th Century French Tables
Materials
Metal
1950s Japanese vintage solid wood rectangular open shelf unit wabi sabi japandi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from a residence in Ibaraki pref., Japan.
This vintage, open back rectangular shelving
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
1930s French Industrial Bakery Rack on Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
shelving unit in modern interiors. Its airy, architectural form and rich industrial history bring both
Category
Early 20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Metal
1990s Contemporary Decorative Handblown Colourful Art Glass Red Vase
Located in London, England
sideboard or a shelving unit.
In very good condition with no chips or cracks. Please refer to the image of
Category
1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Monumental Pine Bookcase Sectional Wall Library 15 ft.
Located in Rio Vista, CA
pine. The entire unit as shown measures over 15 feet wide and has 6 shelving units each with a pair of
Category
20th Century American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Ilmari Tapiovaara bookcase Laukaan Puu Finland 1955
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Oirlo, LI
Rare modular shelving unit designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and manufactured by Laukaan Puu
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
$3,049 Sale Price
33% Off
Brian Palmer for Baker Bird
s-Eye Maple Modular Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company, Brian Palmer for Baker
Located in Chicago, IL
various configurations, would make for an uncommon media shelving unit. When put together these pieces
Category
Vintage 1970s American Cabinets
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Birch, Maple
$4,600 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Carved Giltwood Putti Figure on Stand
Located in Bradenton, FL
shelving unit, on a console table, or in a child’s room.
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Rattan/Cane Mid Century Etagère/Shelf
Located in Bruton, GB
, California casual, or 1970s vintage décor.
This shelving unit functions beautifully as a living-room display
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wicker, Rattan
Pentagon bookshelf designed by Wolfgang Laubersheimer
By Wolfgang Laubersheimer
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
minimal design. Crafted from folded steel, this sculptural shelving unit features a subtle curved profile
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen
Djob
Table or Desk
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
into production when Arne Jacobsen passed away. The series, which included tables, shelving units and
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Brass Faux Bamboo Glass Display Unit Hollywood Regency Zevi Rega 1980s
Located in London, GB
An amazing late 1970s early 1980s Italian display unit etagere in brass plated faux bamboo and the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Pair of Large 1960s Italian Amber Swirled Ribbed Glass Goblet Chalice Vases
Located in London, England
stamp or label is present.
Perfect for a sideboard or shelving unit either together or at separate
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Vintage Coastal Notched Rattan Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
cabinet doors, this statement shelving unit offers the perfect balance of relaxed sophistication and
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Industrial Congresso Bookcase or Shelving System in White Steel by Lips Vago
By Lips Vago
Located in London, London
'Congresso' shelving unit by Lips Vago. In white lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. With adjustable
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Brutalist Étagère by Adrian Pearsall c. 1960
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Adrian Pearsall, this “Brutalist” shelving unit is a strikingly sculptural piece
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Shelves
Materials
Glass, Resin, Wood
1950s Frederic Weinberg Iron End Table or Stacking Shelf
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New Windsor, NY
shelving units here on 1stDibs to go with this classic.
Measures: Approximately 16.38" deep x 24.5" wide
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
$548 Sale Price
20% Off
Belgium Oak Shelving / TV Unit
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Belgium oak shelving / TV unit. Made of a combination of solid and thick veneer oak. Free standing
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Shelves
Materials
Oak
1972 Umbrella Stand in Blue Thermoformed Plastic by R. Lera for Sormani, Italy
By Roberto Lera, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
many compact items for Sormani. All pieces (shelving units, chairs, sofas, accessories) were colorful
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Umbrella Stands
Materials
Plastic
John Ild Bookshelf by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1970s
By Philippe Starck, Disform
Located in Renens, CH
Bookshelf designed by Philippe Starck in 1977, produced by Disform.
The “John Ild” shelving unit
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Original Antique Dutch Industrial Etagere in Iron and Slate
Located in Sheffield, MA
design is available.
The shelving unit is a work of art unto itself. It will make a statement in any
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Slate, Iron
1960s Claudio Salocchi Bar Unit, Aluminium, White Lacquer for Sormani, Italy
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
. Inside each compartment, a movable, H-shaped shelving unit in HPL-like material.
The drawers in the lower
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Aluminum
Rustic Art Populaire Sideboard, France, Mid-20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Monoxylite; Rustic; Solid Wood; Sidboard; Cabinet; Shelving Unit; Wabi Sabi; Art Populaire; Travail
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Monumental Early 20th Century French Iron and Brass Baker’s Rack with Scrollwork
Located in Dallas, TX
baker’s rack. Crafted in France circa 1920, the nearly 10-foot-long shelving unit is built of hand-forged
Category
Early 20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Midcentury Room Divider in Dark Stained Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
as a wall-mounted shelving unit or room divider. Square edges in dark colour plywood and features
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
1970s French Space Age Plastra Wall Shelves, Brown Plastic, Prisunic
By Prisunic
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Offered is an authentic Plastra wall shelving unit designed by Jean-Lin Viaud for Prisunic, France
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase or Room Divider by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is a genuine, mid-century modern marvel - a cerused oak modular standalone shelving unit
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Oak Bookcase in Brown, 1940s
Located in Opole, PL
open shelving unit is flanked by two panelled doors, each upholstered in synthetic leather and
Category
20th Century European Bookcases
Materials
Oak
$1,306 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Ermanno Toso Pink Red Orange Metallic Black Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Fratelli Toso, Ermanno Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
a great display piece on any credenza, console table or shelving unit. Mid-century era. Collectors
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Vintage Boho Burl Fretwork Etagere - A Pair
By Thomasville
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
fretwork etageres. Featuring intricate lattice fretwork along the sides, these open-shelving units provide
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Shelves
Materials
Brass
$3,650 / set
20th Century Italian Pair of Vintage Cabinet Writing Tables by Silvio Cavatorta
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
concealed storage and an upper shelving unit for display or organization. The writing surfaces are elegantly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Mid-Century Side Table by Verner Panton Pantonova Wire Cube for Fritz Hansen
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
also be used as a stool or stacked to create a shelving unit, making it a multi-functional piece that
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Metal
20th Century French Metal Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
dinnerware to your cherished collectibles. The open shelving unit atop provides a stage to display books, art
Category
20th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Bookcase by Carlo de Carli, 70s
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
office. Wherever you put this shelving unit, it will perfectly fit into the environment, elevating it
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Pine Etagere Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
shelving unit features a clean, airy design crafted from light-toned pine wood, offering a versatile
Category
Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Etagere - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
woven rattan etageres. Embodying coastal cool and boho chic aesthetics, these tall shelving units
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Shelves
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$2,850 / set
Vintage Boho Bamboo Hall Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
etagere. Expertly crafted with a classic faux bamboo frame, this shelving unit features elegant turnings
Category
Early 20th Century American British Colonial Shelves
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Art Deco Style Birch Room Dividers
Located in Middleburg, VA
freestanding shelving units, statement display pieces, or functional space dividers. These pieces exude
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Birch, Burl
Vintage Teak Bookshelf, Italy 1960
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern Teak Bookshelf Italy 1960.
A refined Mid-Century Modern single-module shelving
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 6, Yellow, Finland, 1972
By Ristomatti Ratia, Palaset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modular shelving unit from the Palaset collection made of polystyrene. The original colors of the shelves
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Rattan Pagoda Etagere After John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
spacious shelving (likely combining cane, wood, or glass surfaces), this open-concept display unit offers
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Shelves
Materials
Brass
Vintage Indian Wooden Farmhouse Storage Shelf With Distressed Paint
Located in High Point, NC
compact shelving unit features three slatted shelves framed by thick, square legs, providing both
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Shelves
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wooden Shelf With Original Distressed Paint
Located in High Point, NC
warm, rustic character. Perfect for farmhouse, cottage, or eclectic interiors, this petite shelving
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Shelves
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Pecky Cypress Bookends - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, these bookends are ideal for anchoring heavy volumes on a desk, mantel, or open shelving unit. Their
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
“Congresso” blu metal bookcases by Lips Vago 1960s, 70s
By Lips Vago
Located in Padova, IT
Congresso' shelving unit by Lips Vago. In blu lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. with adjustable
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Distressed Pink
Teal Painted Wooden Shelf Display Rack
Located in High Point, NC
, narrow shelving unit features four fixed shelves with generous spacing, supported by sturdy side frames
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Shelves
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Bamboo Folding Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
elegance into an interior space.
Highly versatile, this three-tiered shelving unit is perfect for
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
TOMADO Multi-Color Industrial Standing Shelf, 1960s
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
This freestanding shelving unit works beautifully as a bookcase, display stand, or kitchen rack. Its
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Italian Brass Shelf 1970
s
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This vintage shelving unit from Italy, dating approximately to the 1970s, showcases a striking
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Mid Century Danish Modern Floating Rosewood Wall Cabinet 1950s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Detroit, MI
This truly stunning vintage mid century Danish modern rosewood wall-mounted cabinet shelving unit
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
A large mid century modern hutch by UP Møbelfabrik, Denmark circa 1965
Located in View Park, CA
An imposing Danish mid century modern bookshelf / shelving unit / hutch in teak wood UP Møbelfabrik
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Three-Tier English Mahogany Étagère with Turned Supports and Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
with petite brass casters, this slender shelving unit retains excellent mobility, making it a versatile
Category
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Materials
Brass
Pair of "Congresso" olive green metal bookcases by Lips Vago 1960s, 70s
By Lips Vago
Located in Padova, IT
Congresso' shelving unit by Lips Vago. In olive green lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 9, White Brown Finland, 1972
By Palaset, Ristomatti Ratia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modular shelving unit from the Palaset collection made of polystyrene. The original colors of the shelves
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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Used Shelving Units For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of used shelving units available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, all used shelving units available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of used shelving units available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Industrial used shelving units are consistently popular styles. Used shelving units have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Poul Cadovius, Cado and Tomado are consistently popular.
How Much are Used Shelving Units?
Used shelving units can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,897, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $38,000.
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.
Questions About Used 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Tempered glass is used most often for shelving. It is five to six times stronger than ordinary glass and provides better protection and safety. Shop a variety of vintage and antique tempered glass on 1stDibs.
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