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Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 9, White Brown 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
Wall Mounted Cabinet by Charlotte Perriand for
Les Arcs
, France, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Storage Unit; Shelving Unit; Europe; Minimalist; Mid-Century Modern;
Wall mounted cabinet designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Vintage Boho Ficks Reed Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
two-part composition: a lower cabinet or chest with sleek drawer facades and a raised shelving unit
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
Handcrafted Wooden Shelf with Original Distressed Blue-Green Paint
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden shelving unit features a straightforward, utilitarian form highlighted by its original
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Shelves
Materials
Wood
Modular Bookshelf by Carlo dé Carli for Fiarm, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo di Carli, Fiarm
Located in Roma, IT
integrated shelving unit with a central grid, offering functional versatility as both bookcase and display
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Shelves
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Monumental Original Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Its scale is perfect for anchoring a foyer console, dining table, or deep shelving unit, whether
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Vases
Materials
Pottery
Rustic Open-Frame Distressed Blue Wooden Storage Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
India, this shelving unit showcases decades of natural patina, where remnants of blue and earthy tones
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a striking open shelving unit built on slender rattan poles, providing three tiers for display
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 7, Green White, Finland, 1972
By Ristomatti Ratia, Palaset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
jewelry and pots to coffins. One of his iconic works of modern design is the modular shelving unit from
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$7,350 Sale Price / set
25% Off
1970s Vintage Italian Mottled Red
Grey Molten Ceramic Highly Glazed Vase
Located in London, England
sideboard or shelving unit in a living or dining room. It has a real wow factor. In good vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Three-Tier Anglo-Indian Leather, Brass
Rattan Étagère/ Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
approximately 17 inches, ideal for displaying books, baskets, or curated objects.
This shelving unit showcases
Category
20th Century Anglo-Indian Shelves
Materials
Brass
French Modern Style Forged Bronze and Woven Rattan Étagère, Sculptural Form
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
capped with turned finials and tied together with elegant cross-stretchers at the base. The shelving
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Pair of English Iron Midcentury Étagères with Inset Wooden Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
design. Crafted from iron with inset dark-stained wood shelves, these shelving units feature X-shaped
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
Alvar Aalto Shelf Model No. 111, Finmar, 1st Production 1933
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Uxbridge, GB
approach to modern design. With its clean lines and functional beauty, this shelving unit effortlessly
Category
Early 20th Century European Shelves
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 10, White, Finland, 1972
By Ristomatti Ratia, Palaset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
his iconic works of modern design is the modular shelving unit from the Palaset collection made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Radar classic modular shelf unit designed by Heinrich Gerhard for Adeco
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Very large Radar Classic modular shelving unit
designed by Swiss designer Heinrich Gerhard in 1996
Category
1990s Swiss Minimalist Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Pigeonhole Cabinet by Dobergo Büromöbel, Germany, 1950
Located in Voorburg, NL
repurposed as a statement shelving unit, a craft or document organizer, or simply a stunning conversation
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large 1970s Peill
Putzler Striped Silky Glass Mushroom Table Lamps
By Peill
Putzler
Located in London, England
lighting either side of a sofa or as bedside table lamps. Perhaps together on a sideboard or shelving unit
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Room Dividers in Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
room divider from a villa in Prague that can be used as a wall-mounted shelving unit or room divider
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Plywood, Bentwood
Romeo Rega Geometric Chrome and Glass Étagère with Sculptural Top and Base
By Romeo Rega
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
architectural shelving unit showcases Rega’s hallmark blend of crisp geometry and refined glamour, distinguished
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Rectangular Gold Aluminum Console Table with Two Glass Shelves, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
This shelving unit is made in anodized aluminum and glass. It can be used as
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Regency Brass Butterfly Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
library, or even a stunning vertical plant display. This isn't just a shelving unit; it's a functional
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century Room Dividers in Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
wall-mounted shelving unit or room divider. Round edges in blond color plywood and features geometric
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Room Dividers in Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
room divider from a villa in Prague that can be used as a wall-mounted shelving unit or room divider
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Omnibus Design
Located in Chattanooga, TN
mid-century innovation. The shelving unit is supported by slender, spring-loaded tension poles
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Vintage Varnished Iron Etagere with Wooden and Colored Formica Shelves, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This shelving unit is made from varnished iron with brass feet caps and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
Brass Etagere Smoked Mirrored Glass Shelving 1970s Display Unit
Located in London, GB
This tall étagère, in brass plated square tubular frame with four smoked mirrored shelves is a great practical piece for every room or commercial space.
Straight and strict lines fra...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 4, Green White, Finland, 1972
By Palaset, Ristomatti Ratia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
design is the modular shelving unit from the Palaset collection made of polystyrene. The original colors
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Brown Lacquered Display Shelves with Fretwork Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
negative space, allowing treasured objects to be beautifully framed and highlighted.
Each shelving unit
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Mid Century Danish HG Teak Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving
Bookcase
By Hansen
Guldborg Møbler
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern Hansen & Guldborg modular teak wood wall unit shelving
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Italian Modular Shelving Wall Unit with Cabinets in Walnut Stainless Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular shelving wall unit, walnut, stainless steel, smoked glass, Italy, 1970s
Designed and made
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large Oversized Mid Century Modern Shelving Wall Unit Etagere Cerused Oak
By Milo Baughman, Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Oversized Mid Century Modern Shelving Wall Unit Etagere Cerused Oak
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Oak
Chrome and Glass Large Design Institute America Étagère Shelving Wall Unit
By Design Institute America
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern large chrome and glass étagère shelving wall unit.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Etagere - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
pair of exquisite vintage coastal woven rattan etageres. These stunning shelving units are masterfully
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Shelves
Materials
Rattan, Glass
$2,450 / set
Avalon Modular Teak
Metal Multi Piece Shelving
Cabinet Storage Wall Units
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Avalon Modular Teak
Metal Multi Piece Mid Century Modern Bookcase Wall Unit
AVALON a mid
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Large Mid Century Danish HG Teak Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving
Bookcase
By Hansen
Guldborg Møbler
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern Hansen & Guldborg modular teak wood wall unit shelving
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Omni Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving
Bookcase by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern Omni wall unit shelving system designed by George Nelson is circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1970
s Large Double Mid Century Open Bookcase, Glass Fronted
Located in Hook, Hampshire
bookcase – glass fronted. Beautiful simple and classic mid century shelving unit sourced in the Czech
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Shelves
Materials
Birch
Danish Modern Modular Adjustable Wall Unit Shelving 1960s-- 22 pcs Complete Wall
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
Very cool, versatile wall unit shelving modular set.
Includes 9 regular shelves
Includes 6 Medium
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
$3,960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 1930s Frits Henningsen Hardwood Office Units with shelving over cabinets
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1930s Frits Henningsen cuban mahogany wall units with profiled edges and with three
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Buffets
Materials
Hardwood
$5,209 Sale Price
50% Off
Bauhaus Style Console Table Set with Glass Shelves on Tubular Metal Frame
Located in Cork, IE
variety of uses and arrangements, from hallway console table to display or shelving unit. The stainless
Category
Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Console Tables
Materials
Metal
Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid Century Modern Bentwood Buffet
By Herbert Von Thaden
Located in Thiensville, WI
closed in 1952.
Additional Details: Top shelving unit can be separated from lower cabinet; sits freely
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Etagere or Shelving Wall Unit in Oak
Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A 1970's retro classic etagere. It consists of oak bentwood framing with clear glass shelves. Overall in very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
1950s Coffee Table Fontana Arte
Marco Zanuso Style Blue Mirror Chrome Italian
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
in the middle of 20th century as a small shelving unit with the mirror shelf below and a blue glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
1950s Coffee Table style of Fontana Arte
Marco Zanuso Blue Glass Chrome Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
made in Italy in the middle of 20th century as a small shelving unit/drinks trolley with the mirror
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Large Wide Chrome Smoked Glass Double Dome Shade Etagere Shelving Wall Unit MINT
By Pace Collection, Milo Baughman, Brueton, Design Institute America, Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Wide Chrome Smoked Glass Double Dome Shade Etagere Shelving Wall Unit MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s.
This piece is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s.
This piece is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s.
This piece is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Italian Postmodern Sculptural Wall Shelf by Ettore Sottsass for Zanotta 1980
By Zanotta, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
architectural stability.
1980s Memphis-style freestanding shelving unit
Created at the peak of the Memphis
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Marble, Chrome
1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado shelving Grey Metal Desk Unit with Drawer and Shelf
By Tjerk Reijenga, Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
1960 retro Pilastro Tomado shelving grey metal desk unit with drawer and shelf designed by Tjerk
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
$311 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Regency Chrome and Brass Etagere After Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Standing 76 inches tall, with a width of 28 inches and a depth of 14 inches, this shelving unit is perfect
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s
By Tomado
Located in Delft, NL
Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s
Metal frame in black, two
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Vintage Khoury Furniture Mid-Century Solid Wood Hutch with Dresser, 1960s
By Khoury Bros.
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
as a buffet and wall cabinet, dresser and shelving unit, or even a stylish storage solution for an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
1970
s Large Mid-Century Glass Fronted Bookcase, Cabinet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
bookcase – cabinet. Beautiful simple and classic mid century shelving unit sourced in the Czech Republic
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Shelves
Materials
Oak
1967 Salocchi White Mirrored Vanity with Light and Tilting Top Sormani, Italy
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
coiffeuse was displayed with the rest of the collection of beds, tables, modular shelving units, in several
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design
By Tomado, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in DE MEERN, NL
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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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