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Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving or Wall Unit
By Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning sought after extra large Tomado rack in very good vintage condition, A very large set of 14 ladders and 30 shelves (three deeper ones) This will be the largest set available...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
$5,134 Sale Price
42% Off
Crackle Green Celadon Lidded Vase with Stylized Foo Dog Finial
Located in Yonkers, NY
on a mantel, side table, or shelving unit, it becomes a focal point, drawing the eye with its
Category
20th Century Chinese Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Style ULMER HOCKER Stool by Max Bill in Black Stained Spruce
By Max Bill
Located in Ulm, DE
table, shelving unit, or even as a transport container, serving tray, or tabletop, the possibilities are
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Beech, Birch
Mid Century Style ULMER HOCKER Stool by Max Bill in Notwood and Lacquer Finish
By Max Bill
Located in Ulm, DE
table, shelving unit, or even as a transport container, serving tray, or tabletop, the possibilities are
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Nutwood
Mid Century Style ULMER HOCKER Stool by Max Bill designed in 1954 at the HfG Ulm
By Max Bill
Located in Ulm, DE
table, shelving unit, or even as a transport container, serving tray, or tabletop, the possibilities are
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Beech, Spruce
Industrial Room Divider by Wim Rietveld for De Bijenkorf, 1960s
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wim Rietveld; Gerrit Rietveld; room divider; bookcase; industrial; shelving unit; industrial design
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
$2,640 Sale Price
20% Off
Patinated Elm Bookshelf in the Style of Pierre Chapo, France 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
it to function both as a display system and as a decorative focal point.
Shelving units of this
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Elm
2 x 1950s Coffee Table Fontana Arte Marco Zanuso Style Blue Mirror Glass chrome
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
shelving unit with the mirror shelf below and the blue glass on top, eventually at some point in the 1980s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Asymmetrical Oak Bookshelf, The Netherlands 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
beautifully finished details make this an eye-catching classic.
This shelving unit embodies the Dutch
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
20th Century Italian Standing Dry Bar In Hardwood
Cream Laminate c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
, almost an homage to Gaudi, as can be seen from the shelving units at the back and the standing bar at the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Other Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Cherry, Walnut
Industrial Congresso Bookcase in Blue Steel by Lips Vago, Three Available
By Lips Vago
Located in London, London
'Congresso' shelving unit by Lips Vago. In blue lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. With adjustable
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Vintage Bevan Funnell Military Campaign Bookcase with Embossed Leather Doors
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Pulborough, GB
bookcase has a multi-tiered design with adjustable shelving units, allowing you to customize the space
Category
20th Century British Campaign Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Paul Bromberg for H. Pander
Zonen Free-Standing Desk in Solid Oak
By Paul Bromberg, H.Pander
Zonen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
out into an integrated shelving unit; open, modest, and direct. The desktop itself is bordered by
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Wooden Shelve, by Zanine Caldas, Brazilian 20th Mid-Century Design
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
and a unique profile that differs from conventional straight-legged designs.
The shelving units are
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Hardwood
Danish Modern Teak
Glass Shelving System Abstracta by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Odense, DK
Ingenious minimalist shelving or display unit SYSTEM ABSTRACTA designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Drop Front Bookcase Desk, Wall Unit, Teak Veneer, Danish Mid Century Modern
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
showcasing clean Scandinavian lines and versatile functionality. This vintage unit features open shelving, a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak
Restored Rattan Seven-Tier Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit w/ Cabinet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Paul Frankl-style seven-level rattan shelf room divider wall with mahogany shelving
Category
Vintage 1950s Cabinets
Materials
Rattan
Restored Rattan Seven-Tier Tic-Tac-Toe Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage seven-level Paul Frankl-inspired rattan shelf room divider wall with mahogany shelving. The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Rattan
Restored Mid-century Rattan Ten-Tier Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit w/ Cabinet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautifully restored Ten-level rattan shelf room divider wall with woven wicker shelving. The unit
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Rattan
$3,637 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet- 2 pcs
By Lovig Dansk, Arne Vodder
Located in Madison, WI
, to make it into a wall unit / bookcase / shelving with additional drawers. Top portion of the unit is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Teak
$3,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Salvaged Bar Set Pub Counter Bar Back Stools Barcelona Vintage
Located in Potters Bar, GB
space.
The set includes: a large, distressed counter bar; a matching back bar unit (with shelving and
Category
Vintage 1980s Stools
Materials
Wood
Natural Wood Glass-Front Counter with Hutch Display
Storage Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
complement the warm tone and natural grain of the wood. Inside, divided shelving provides practical
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Cupboards
Materials
Brass
20C Dutch Walnut Linen Press with Bombe Form
Located in London, GB
forward process, with the lower shelving housing any ancillary units.
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Linen Presses
Materials
Walnut
19C Dutch Walnut Linen Press with Bombe Form
Located in London, GB
straight forward process, with the lower shelving housing any ancillary units.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Linen Presses
Materials
Walnut
Antique Wrought Iron Bakery Rack, Industrial Style, Europe, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique bakery rack; wrought iron; 1920s; shelves; storing; storage unit; bakers shelving
Category
Vintage 1920s European Industrial Shelves
Materials
Iron
French Mid-Century Leather /Parchment Sideboard /Cabinet after Jean Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
allow for generous storage.
References: Rustic Modern, MId-Century Modern, Sideboard, Shelving, Linen
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Leather, Parchment Paper
$3,770 Sale Price
52% Off
Mid Century Modern Brass and Glass Low Etagere Two of Two
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
and decorators seeking vintage brass shelving, modern display units, or mid century modern étagères
Category
1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
$1,596 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Narrow Circular Étagère
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cross section on both sides. This functional and sleek shelving display unit makes the perfect addition
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Børge Mogensen Spanish Chairs for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1960s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
introduced the idea of building shelving and storage units as part of a room, rather than purchasing and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Borge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Teak for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
House), which introduced the idea of building shelving and storage units as part of a room, rather than
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
Scandinavian Shelving Unit in Perforated Metal by Folke Jansson, 1980s
By Folke Jansson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare wall shelf designed by Folke Jansson for FG Intersales, Sweden, 1980s.
This system consists of 18 shelves made of perforated metal; 16 white, 1 grey and 1 black. The shelv...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vintage Shelving Unit
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A beautiful vintage shelving unit.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Shelves
Materials
Wood
$1,850
Industrial Shelving Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale industrial shelving unit.
Category
20th Century American Shelves
Materials
Metal
$4,800 / set
Ornate Spool Shelving Unit
Located in Seattle, WA
Unique green painted wooden spool shelving unit with chain detailing.
Category
Early 20th Century American Shelves
Materials
Paint, Wood
Postmodern Shelving Units, 1980s
Located in București, B
Postmodern shelving units made of painted steel.
Unknown designer
set of 2
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
$5,102 / set
Dowel system tiered shelving unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W17 D17 H42 BETWEEN SHELVES 11
Fully restored solid oak shelving unit. Shelving units consists of
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
$1,025 / item
STEEL AND BRASS SHELVING UNIT
Located in New York, NY
EARLY 20TH CENTURY FRENCH ENAMELED STEEL AND BRASS SHELVING UNITS WITH TAMBOUR DOORS- FROM THE
Category
20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Steel, Brass
Shelving unit by Pieff Lisse, 1970s
By Tim Bates
Located in Buxton, GB
The stunning shelving unit was meticulously crafted by the renowned British designer Tim Bates in
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Industrial Shelving Unit by Hrdla Design
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
Industrial shelving unit by Hrdla Design. Made of old zinc crates used in the 1960s for soda and
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Shelves
Materials
Zinc
Modular Brass Glass Shelving Unit
By Belgo Chrome
Located in De Klinge, BE
Very large shelving unit from Belgo Chrome in very good condition. All glass shelves are movable in
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Brass
Metal and Teak Shelving Unit, 1960s
Located in Savona, IT
Shelving unit produced in the 1960s.
Uprights in black plasticized metal.
Shelves in teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Italian Chrome and Wood Revolving Shelving Units
Located in Pasadena, CA
Italian chrome and wood revolving oval/egg shaped shelving units. These large units are amazing
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
$4,400 / set
Blue Industrial Shelving Unit by Hrdla Design
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
Industrial shelving unit by Hrdla Design. Made of old zinc crates used in the 1960s for soda and
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Shelves
Materials
Zinc
Tall American Perspex, Glass and Brass Open Shelving Unit
Located in Heswall, Wirral
Perspex, glass and brass open shelving unit,
circa 1970.
Tall shelving unit with perspex uprights
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Room Divider Shelving Unit
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in London, Greater London
Rare Paul McCobb (1917-1969) planner group room divider shelving unit with bench, designed in circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
Green-Painted Pine Two-Part Nesting Shelving Unit
Located in New Hope, PA
A green-painted pine two-part nesting country shelving unit with dovetail construction. Made in New
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
$10,200 / set
Blue Industrial High Shelving Unit by Hrdla Design
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
Industrial shelving unit by Hrdla Design. Made of old Zinc crates used in the 1960s for soda and
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Shelves
Materials
Zinc
Midcentury Swiss Modernist V-Shaped Freestanding Shelving Unit
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Decorative midcentury Swiss manufactured modernist freestanding triangle shaped shelving unit
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Chrome and Glass Milo Baughman Inspired Etagere Shelving Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One Mid-Century Modern etagere featuring sculpted chrome shelving unit with four glass shelves.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Chrome
Merrow Associates Shelving Unit Designed by Richard Young
By Richard Young, Merrow Associates
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Modern design shelving.
Beautiful Midcentury shelving unit, high quality flat chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Light and Airy French Modernist Iron and Brass Shelving Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French modernist iron and brass shelving unit extremely light weight, great to add to any room
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass, Iron
Shelving Unit Designed by Kai Kristiansen for Fm Møbler, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Porto, PT
Shelving unit designed by Kai Kristiansen.
Additional measurements:
17 shelves 24 x 86 cm
2
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Gold Plated Shelving Unit Étagère, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Valkenswaard, NL
Italian Mid-century Modern gold plated shelving unit étagère with clear and black glass, 1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Custom American Mid-Century Mahogany Shelving Unit and Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful mahogany and copper custom made shelving unit and planter. Reminiscent of Gilbert Rhode
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Copper
Italian Post-Modern Architectural Bookcase, Ladder Shelving Unit Etagere
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Vintage architectural l-adder sided shelving unit with white Formica laminated wood shelves and
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Iron
Industrial Shelving Unit with Glass and Oak by Hrdla Design
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
Industrial shelving unit by Hrdla Design. Made of old zinc crates used in the 1960s for soda and
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Shelves
Materials
Zinc
Karl-Erik Ekselius Shelving Unit, J.O. Carlson, 1960s
By Karl-Erik Ekselius, J.O. Carlsson
Located in Basel, CH
Karl-Erik Ekselius shelving unit manufactured by J.O. Carlson in the 1960s in Sweden. Careful
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
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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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