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Mid-Century Modern Shelves

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Italian Mid-Century Custom-Made Architectural Wall Unit in Mahogany
Italian Mid-Century Custom-Made Architectural Wall Unit in Mahogany

Italian Mid-Century Custom-Made Architectural Wall Unit in Mahogany

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wall unit, glass, mahogany, Italy, 1950s Exceptional Italian wall unit from the 1950s, crafted from richly grained mahogany wood with elegant glass details. Its architectural compos...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Glass, Mahogany

Early Pierre Chapo 'B17C' Bibliothèque in Solid Elm 284 cm / 111.81 in.
Early Pierre Chapo 'B17C' Bibliothèque in Solid Elm 284 cm / 111.81 in.

Early Pierre Chapo 'B17C' Bibliothèque in Solid Elm 284 cm / 111.81 in.

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Chapo, 'Bibliothèque' wall unit bookshelf, largest version, model 'B17C', solid elm, France, design circa 1967 This wall unit, known as model ‘B17’, is an early edition desig...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Elm

Vittorio Introini for Proposals Pair of Modular Wall Bookcase in Metal
Vittorio Introini for Proposals Pair of Modular Wall Bookcase in Metal

Vittorio Introini for Proposals Pair of Modular Wall Bookcase in Metal

By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Vittorio Introini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Vittorio Introini for Proposals, storage wall system, model 'P700', chrome-plated steel, stainless steel, smoked glass, Italy, 1969 An impressive open bookcase, both visually and st...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

MCM Chrome Teak, Modular shelves cabinets 4 Bay Wall UnitGeorge Nelson Attr.
MCM Chrome Teak, Modular shelves cabinets 4 Bay Wall UnitGeorge Nelson Attr.

MCM Chrome Teak, Modular shelves cabinets 4 Bay Wall UnitGeorge Nelson Attr.

By George Nelson

Located in Basel, BS

An exceptional, highly versatile four-bay mid-century modern modular wall unit and shelving system. Attributed to George Nelson’s revolutionary Comprehensive Storage System. Origin...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Danish Rosewood Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
Danish Rosewood Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s

Danish Rosewood Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Rosewood Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Danish Mid-Century Modern 1 bay shelving system model Cado. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed by Danis...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Rosewood

Pair Mid Century Italian Walnut Shelf Cabinets
Pair Mid Century Italian Walnut Shelf Cabinets

Pair Mid Century Italian Walnut Shelf Cabinets

Located in Troy, MI

Found in Italy, this pair of mid-century walnut shelf cabinets dates from circa 1950. Each unit features four open shelves above a single-door enclosed cabinet, supported by uprights...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Maple, Walnut

Carlo Scarpa for Bernini '795' Library in Metal and Walnut
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini '795' Library in Metal and Walnut

Carlo Scarpa for Bernini '795' Library in Metal and Walnut

By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, library or wall unit, model '795', walnut, metal, Italy, design 1935, edition made in 1980s Stunning library designed by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini. This wal...

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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany
Large Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany

Large Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany

By Feal

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Feal (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Lega), model ‘S2’ wall unit, mahogany, anodized aluminum, Italy, 1950s Both aesthetics and functionality comes into play in this streamlined b...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Lips Vago Library Wall of Eight 'Congresso' Bookcases
Lips Vago Library Wall of Eight 'Congresso' Bookcases

Lips Vago Library Wall of Eight 'Congresso' Bookcases

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving units, lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. Very large library consisting of eight 'Congresso' units. Constructed from steel sheets, the 'Congresso' shelf ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Steel

By Giorgio Olivetti, Studio BBPR

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Steel

William Watting for Fristho Two-Bay Teak Modular Wall Unit
William Watting for Fristho Two-Bay Teak Modular Wall Unit

William Watting for Fristho Two-Bay Teak Modular Wall Unit

By William Watting, Fristho

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Attributed to William Watting for Fristho, this two-bay modular wall unit is built around three cylindrical teak upright posts that run floor to ceiling, supporting four adjustable s...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Versatile Italian Wall Unit in Teak
Large Versatile Italian Wall Unit in Teak

Large Versatile Italian Wall Unit in Teak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wall unit, teak, maple, lacquered wood, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s. This Mid-Century Italian wall unit seamlessly integrates form and function, captivating with its aesthetic allure...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass

Stokke handmade Slats shelving system 1960s Holland
Stokke handmade Slats shelving system 1960s Holland

Stokke handmade Slats shelving system 1960s Holland

By Stokke Møbler

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice handmade Shelving Storage system . Three tier . The stick cabinet features a refined design, with the slats interconnected by mortise-and-tenon joints and the uprights ski...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Beech

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 4-Tier Sculpted Walnut Bookshelf
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 4-Tier Sculpted Walnut Bookshelf

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 4-Tier Sculpted Walnut Bookshelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Curvilinear Polished Brass & Glass Etagere by Milo Baughman
Mid-Century Modern Curvilinear Polished Brass & Glass Etagere by Milo Baughman

Mid-Century Modern Curvilinear Polished Brass & Glass Etagere by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

A testament to refined elegance and innovation, this curvilinear étagère by Milo Baughman exemplifies the sophistication of mid-century modern design. Produced in America circa 1970,...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass

Poul Cadovius for Cado/Royal System 3-Bay Wall Unit in Brazilian Rosewood
Poul Cadovius for Cado/Royal System 3-Bay Wall Unit in Brazilian Rosewood

Poul Cadovius for Cado/Royal System 3-Bay Wall Unit in Brazilian Rosewood

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in the late 1960s by Poul Cadovius, this 2nd generation wall unit was produced by Cado during the same time period. Cado as a company was founded when Poul began selling his...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Poul Cadovius  Royal System  Beech wood Bookcase 1960s
Poul Cadovius  Royal System  Beech wood Bookcase 1960s

Poul Cadovius Royal System Beech wood Bookcase 1960s

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Den Haag, NL

Iconic Poul Cadovius Royal wall system ..Three uprights ,comes with 16 Beechwood shelves , complete with all the brackets ,and hardware . Ideal bookcase or storage space . Signed ...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Beech

1960s Vintage Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall System w/Two-door Cabinet
1960s Vintage Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall System w/Two-door Cabinet

1960s Vintage Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall System w/Two-door Cabinet

Located in Emeryville, CA

A beautiful 1960s Danish Mid-Century teak wall-mounted system with adjustable shelves and cabinets. This innovative mid-century wall system was designed by Kai Kristiansen for FM Rel...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet Small Green High Gloss Lacquer Design, 2023
Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet Small Green High Gloss Lacquer Design, 2023

Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet Small Green High Gloss Lacquer Design, 2023

By Jaime Hayon

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Explorer Cabinet Small by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona The sinuous and elegant Explorer cabinet comes with space-age curves, functional storage and rich colours. Hayon wants furnitu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wood, Lacquer

Space-Age Red Plastic Cube Modular Shelving Record Storage
Space-Age Red Plastic Cube Modular Shelving Record Storage

Space-Age Red Plastic Cube Modular Shelving Record Storage

Located in Lake Worth, FL

This vintage space-age red plastic cube modular shelving system, dating from the 1970s-80s, is a stylish and functional piece of furniture. Made of hard plastic this original set inc...

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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Plastic

IKEA Wall Bookcase by Niels Gammelgaard, Mid-Century Modern Design
IKEA Wall Bookcase by Niels Gammelgaard, Mid-Century Modern Design

IKEA Wall Bookcase by Niels Gammelgaard, Mid-Century Modern Design

By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA

Located in Den Haag, NL

Ikea String spirit shelf from tomado / enetri by niels gammelgaard. 2 chrome metal uprights. 5 pine spokes. Attaches to the wall and stands on the floor with two points.

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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wire

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina

By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Shelving unit model nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Char...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe
Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe

Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe

By Louis Van Teeffelen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Modern modular teak wall unit designed by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe, circa 1960. Black lacquered wooden uprights with ant legs. Multiple teak wooden shelves with brass hang system...

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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Vintage Oak Bookcase Folding Desk Shelves French Midcentury
Vintage Oak Bookcase Folding Desk Shelves French Midcentury

Vintage Oak Bookcase Folding Desk Shelves French Midcentury

Located in Labrit, Landes

Bookcase folding desk vintage shelves, mid-20th century Massive oak Depth of the shelves: 8.46 in. (21,5 cm) Dimension of the foldable desk: D 19.29 x L 24.41 x H 25.98 in. (D: 49 L:...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Oak

Pair of 1970s French Plastic Shelves, Brown, with Curved Design  Brown olor
Pair of 1970s French Plastic Shelves, Brown, with Curved Design  Brown olor

Pair of 1970s French Plastic Shelves, Brown, with Curved Design Brown olor

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Pair of 1970s French Plastic Shelves, Brown, with Curved Design This pair of vintage plastic shelves, created in France during the 1970s, combines sleek design with practical functionality. Their smooth, curved profiles and rich brown color make them both a visual statement and a versatile storage solution for modern interiors. Design and Aesthetic: The shelves feature elegant, flowing curves that create a unique visual rhythm. Their minimalist yet bold design is a hallmark of 1970s French style, offering a striking balance between form and function. Material and Finish: Made from durable plastic in a warm brown tone, these shelves are lightweight yet sturdy, ideal for both decorative and functional use. Mounting Options: Equipped with wall-mounting fixations, these shelves can be hung individually, as a pair close together, or spaced apart at different heights, providing flexibility in installation and display. Versatility: Perfect for organizing or displaying books, photos, decorative objects, or other items, these shelves are equally suitable for use as purely decorative accents or functional storage pieces. Style Compatibility: Their retro aesthetic complements mid-century modern, contemporary, or eclectic interiors, adding a touch of vintage charm. This pair of 1970s French plastic shelves is more than just a storage solution—it’s a design statement. Their curved profiles and timeless appeal make them ideal for anyone looking to enhance their home with vintage elegance and practicality. 1970s plastic shelves, French vintage wall shelves...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Plastic

Tomado  modular shelving system Teak 1950s Holland
Tomado  modular shelving system Teak 1950s Holland

Tomado modular shelving system Teak 1950s Holland

By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado

Located in Den Haag, NL

Tomado wall shelf from the 50s, it is made up of 2 black metal uprights dyed in the mass and stamped + 3 teak wood shelves with fixings included. The whole is in very good condition ...

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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Set of Eight Aluminum Wall Cabinet Shelves by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe, 1990s
Set of Eight Aluminum Wall Cabinet Shelves by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe, 1990s

Set of Eight Aluminum Wall Cabinet Shelves by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe, 1990s

By Pastoe

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very rare set of eight minimalistic decorative and contemporary designed floating light grey aluminum cabinets / shelves with smooth sliding doors by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe in N...

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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library
Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library

Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library

Located in Carimate, Como

A beautiful Italian walnut, carved, three shelves, open bookcase, with great details and beveled edges and frames with beautiful burl wood pattern decors all around the piece and bla...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Glass

Mid Century Paul McCobb Calvin Irwin Collection Shelf Bookshelf Room Divider
Mid Century Paul McCobb Calvin Irwin Collection Shelf Bookshelf Room Divider

Mid Century Paul McCobb Calvin Irwin Collection Shelf Bookshelf Room Divider

By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Rare Mid Century sideboard, shelf unit, room divider, designed by Paul McCobb as part of the sought after Irwin Collection series for Calvin, circa 1950’s. This example features ble...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Three-Section Teak Shelving System
Mid-Century Italian Three-Section Teak Shelving System

Mid-Century Italian Three-Section Teak Shelving System

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three-section freestanding teak shelving system features four round-section vertical uprights connected by open shelves across all bays, with distinctive circular disc brackets at ea...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Pr. Wrought Iron and Glass Arch Top Shelf Units
Pr. Wrought Iron and Glass Arch Top Shelf Units

Pr. Wrought Iron and Glass Arch Top Shelf Units

By Paul McCobb, Arthur Umanoff

Located in New York, NY

Pair of architectural Mid Century wrought iron and glass dome top shelf units, design reminiscent of PaulMcCobb, Arthur Umanoff, Woodard etc, unsigned. Both shelves are in very fi...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wrought Iron

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Glass A-Symmetrical Étagère
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Glass A-Symmetrical Étagère

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Glass A-Symmetrical Étagère

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Classic 1970s design in the style of Milo Baughman. This étagère features a chrome-plated steel construction with inlayed glass shelving. In beautiful well cared for condition.

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel, Chrome

French Reconstruction Era Oak Wall Shelf, France, c. 1950s
French Reconstruction Era Oak Wall Shelf, France, c. 1950s

French Reconstruction Era Oak Wall Shelf, France, c. 1950s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Oak wall shelf from France, c. 1950s. A piece from the French Reconstruction era, with clean lines and a warm, natural patina. Simple, functional design that reflects the understated...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wrapped Shelf
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wrapped Shelf

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wrapped Shelf

Located in Miami, FL

Great shelf with glass inserts.

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Metal

Galerie L'Orme Modular Room Divider or Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Galerie L'Orme Modular Room Divider or Wall Unit in Solid Elm

Galerie L'Orme Modular Room Divider or Wall Unit in Solid Elm

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Galerie l'Orme, modular wall unit or room divider, solid elm, leather, France, 1970s Grand modular wall unit or room divider manufactured by Galerie l'Orme in Paris. Executed in sol...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Elm

Mid Century Italian Ebonised Shelf Cabinets - Pair
Mid Century Italian Ebonised Shelf Cabinets - Pair

Mid Century Italian Ebonised Shelf Cabinets - Pair

Located in Troy, MI

Found in Italy, this pair of mid-century ebonized shelf cabinets dates from circa 1950. Each unit features four open shelves above a single-door enclosed cabinet, supported by uprigh...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Hardwood, Maple

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s

By William Watting, ScanFlex

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Pair of Mid-Century Modern modular two-tone wall units or shelving units. Design by William Watting for ScanFlex Holland. Striking Danish/Dutch design from the 1960s. Both wall units...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Beech, Teak

4 Floating Shelves with 6 Sculptural Wooden Pebbles, Sereno by Joel Escalona
4 Floating Shelves with 6 Sculptural Wooden Pebbles, Sereno by Joel Escalona

4 Floating Shelves with 6 Sculptural Wooden Pebbles, Sereno by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Set of Four Floating Shelves with Six Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents, Sereno by Joel Escalona — What happens when the practical becomes art? What happens when ornamentation gains...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Wood Bookcases Shelves Cavalletto Model for Agapecasa
Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Wood Bookcases Shelves Cavalletto Model for Agapecasa

Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Wood Bookcases Shelves Cavalletto Model for Agapecasa

By AgapeCasa, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

A furnishing system made entirely of wood, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in 1953. Its distinctive feature is a trestle in the shape of an upturned “V”, which means it is superimposable by means of a siply gravity joint, and whose special perimeter section can accomodate bookshelves on which closed containers...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcases
Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcases

Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcases

By Lips Vago

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving units, black lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. Constructed from steel sheets, the 'Congresso' shelf is a sturdy yet unassuming bookcase that can be used...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Pilastro 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Drop Down Desk and Light
Pilastro 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Drop Down Desk and Light

Pilastro 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Drop Down Desk and Light

By Pilastro, Coen de Vries

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro enameled metal wall shelving unit. This unit features a metal drop down desk cabinet with olive green door, grey light fixture, red shelf and three mini en...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Danish Teak 3-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Poul Cadovius Bookshelf Desk 1960
Danish Teak 3-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Poul Cadovius Bookshelf Desk 1960

Danish Teak 3-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Poul Cadovius Bookshelf Desk 1960

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A lovely 1960s three-bay Danish teak CADO shelving system designed by Paul Cadovius consisting of 11 shelves, four uprights, plus 22 brackets. These designer shelves are fully modula...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Paul Evans Wall Mirror & Console Table Shelf in Brass & Chrome
Mid Century Paul Evans Wall Mirror & Console Table Shelf in Brass & Chrome

Mid Century Paul Evans Wall Mirror & Console Table Shelf in Brass & Chrome

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An incredible design combination, a cityscape wall shelf and mirror designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features fine heavy construction with brass & chrome clad patchwork ...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass, Chrome

Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s
Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s

Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

This is a rare American ‘Omni’ modular freestanding shelving system in walnut and aluminium, designed by George Nelson in 1952 and manufactured by Herman Miller, America. The shelvi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro Two Section Wall Unit with Desk and Cabinet
Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro Two Section Wall Unit with Desk and Cabinet

Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro Two Section Wall Unit with Desk and Cabinet

By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro enameled metal wall unit with desk and upper cabinet. This unit features a gray enameled desk and cabinet with black and white sliding doors, thr...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Charles Flandre Naturalistic Wall Mounted Shelf in Elm
Charles Flandre Naturalistic Wall Mounted Shelf in Elm

Charles Flandre Naturalistic Wall Mounted Shelf in Elm

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Charles Flandre wall shelf, elm, France, 1960s Designed by French cabinetmaker Charles Flandre in the 1960s, this wall-mounted shelf unit reflects the designer’s focus on honest mat...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Elm

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina

By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina

By Cassina, Le Corbusier

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

LC16 desk by Le Corbusier for Cassina. Working closely with the Fondatiòn Le Corbusier and maintaining the utmost respect for its original design, Cassina re-edits the LC16 Bu...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Comprehensive Storage System by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Comprehensive Storage System by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Comprehensive Storage System by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Dallas, TX

Early production 'CSS" - Comprehensive Storage System designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1959. This system is in excellent condition with the early Herman Miller lable cons...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Vittorio Introini for Proposals Set of Five Modular Wall Bookcase in Metal
Vittorio Introini for Proposals Set of Five Modular Wall Bookcase in Metal

Vittorio Introini for Proposals Set of Five Modular Wall Bookcase in Metal

By Vittorio Introini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Vittorio Introini for Proposals, storage wall system, model 'P700', chrome-plated steel, stainless steel, smoked glass, Italy, 1969 An impressive open bookcase, both visually and st...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Phillip Lloyd Powell Wall-Mounted Console Shelf in Walnut
Phillip Lloyd Powell Wall-Mounted Console Shelf in Walnut

Phillip Lloyd Powell Wall-Mounted Console Shelf in Walnut

By Phillip Lloyd Powell

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Phillip Lloyd Powell, sizable wall-mounted console, walnut, Unites States, 1970s With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this wall-mounted shelf or console is...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Vintage MCM Oak Frame & Smoked Glass Etagere Display Shelf Bookcase
Vintage MCM Oak Frame & Smoked Glass Etagere Display Shelf Bookcase

Vintage MCM Oak Frame & Smoked Glass Etagere Display Shelf Bookcase

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern oak frame and smoked glass shelves etagere, display shelf, or bookcase with adjustable chrome & nylon feet. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Smoked Glass, Oak

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