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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
Mid Century Modern storage unit by Amma, Italy.
Mid Century Modern storage unit by Amma, Italy.

Mid Century Modern storage unit by Amma, Italy.

$14,439

Mid Century Modern storage unit by Amma, Italy.

By Amma

Located in London, GB

Large modulable shelving unit in palisander with white lacquered uprights by Amma, Italy 1962. There is a box to the right hand side which opens upwards and a section below comprisin...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

French Riviera Two-Tier Wall Shelf in Curved Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1970s
French Riviera Two-Tier Wall Shelf in Curved Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1970s

French Riviera Two-Tier Wall Shelf in Curved Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1970s

$611

French Riviera Two-Tier Wall Shelf in Curved Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1970s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Mid-Century two tier wall shelf in bamboo and woven rattan wicker. This stylish organic wall shelf was made in Italy during the 1970s. In amazing condition and with a charm...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Kai Kristiansen MCM Danish Rosewood Wall Unit Scandinavian Shelving System
Kai Kristiansen MCM Danish Rosewood Wall Unit Scandinavian Shelving System

Kai Kristiansen MCM Danish Rosewood Wall Unit Scandinavian Shelving System

$1,385

Kai Kristiansen MCM Danish Rosewood Wall Unit Scandinavian Shelving System

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern wall shelving system designed by Kai Kristiansen, featuring richly grained rosewood shelves with sleek minimalist Scandinavian lines. This elegant Da...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Shelf attr. Osvaldo Borsani 1960
Shelf attr. Osvaldo Borsani 1960

Shelf attr. Osvaldo Borsani 1960

$9,649

Shelf attr. Osvaldo Borsani 1960

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Berlin, DE

This rare and very functional shelf with drawers and compartments made of teak is in the style of the time. Similarities with the design of Charles Eames and Osvaldo Borsani are rec...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Pair Of Vintage Domed Mid-Century Cane Shelves
Pair Of Vintage Domed Mid-Century Cane Shelves

Pair Of Vintage Domed Mid-Century Cane Shelves

$2,475 / set

Pair Of Vintage Domed Mid-Century Cane Shelves

Located in Bruton, GB

A striking pair of vintage cane and rattan shelves/étagères featuring elegant domed silhouettes and airy openwork Chinese Chippendale style construction. Beautifully crafted with war...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Cane, Glass

3 Floating Shelves with 3 Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents, Sereno by Nono
3 Floating Shelves with 3 Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents, Sereno by Nono

3 Floating Shelves with 3 Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents, Sereno by Nono

$9,147 / item

3 Floating Shelves with 3 Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents, Sereno by Nono

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

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

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

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

$25,299 / item

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina

By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

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

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern 112B Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950/1960s
Mid-Century Modern 112B Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950/1960s

Mid-Century Modern 112B Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950/1960s

$894

Mid-Century Modern 112B Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950/1960s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern wall shelf 112B. Design by Alvar Aalto for Artek Finland. Striking Finnish design from the 1960s. Original birch and birch veneer frame with o...

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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch

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

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

$15,820 / item

Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet Small Black 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

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mid-Century A.R. Cordemeyer Industrial Storage Unit, Gray Enameled Metal
Mid-Century A.R. Cordemeyer Industrial Storage Unit, Gray Enameled Metal

Mid-Century A.R. Cordemeyer Industrial Storage Unit, Gray Enameled Metal

$2,250

Mid-Century A.R. Cordemeyer Industrial Storage Unit, Gray Enameled Metal

By A.R. Cordemeijer, Gispen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A.R. Cordemeyer designed this three-section industrial storage unit for Gispen during the 1950s-60s, representing the pinnacle of Dutch functionalist design. Constructed from gray en...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Gorgeous Wall HangingDisplay Shelf by Phillip Lloyd Powell
Gorgeous Wall HangingDisplay Shelf by Phillip Lloyd Powell

Gorgeous Wall HangingDisplay Shelf by Phillip Lloyd Powell

$6,500

Gorgeous Wall HangingDisplay Shelf by Phillip Lloyd Powell

By Phillip Lloyd Powell

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Amazing wall mounted shelf hand crafted in black walnut by Phillip Powell. Signature dovetailed edges and choice walnut stand in contrast with the grass cloth backing. Sculptural she...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$220Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally and rare multicoloured modular ladder shelving system comprising 2 ladders and 3 shelves. This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with mini...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960s Oak Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
1960s Oak Cabinet, Czechoslovakia

1960s Oak Cabinet, Czechoslovakia

$847

1960s Oak Cabinet, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use.

Category

1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Large French Riviera Shelf in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1970s
Mid-Century Large French Riviera Shelf in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1970s

Mid-Century Large French Riviera Shelf in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1970s

$847

Mid-Century Large French Riviera Shelf in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1970s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful Mid-Century large organic wall shelf entirely made of bamboo, rattan, and hand-woven wicker. This stunning piece was likely designed by Vivai del Sud in Italy during the 19...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

French Rose Flower Vanity Shelves, Gilded Bronze and Brass C1950 - two available
French Rose Flower Vanity Shelves, Gilded Bronze and Brass C1950 - two available

French Rose Flower Vanity Shelves, Gilded Bronze and Brass C1950 - two available

$411 / item

French Rose Flower Vanity Shelves, Gilded Bronze and Brass C1950 - two available

Located in Trensacq, FR

Charming mid-century vanity shelves in gilded bronze and brass C1950s France. Stylish wall-mounted glass shelves sitting between golden rose blooms. Well-made, good-quality pieces, i...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Wood Wall Shelve Unit, Spanish Design, Circa 1960
Mid-Century Modern Wood Wall Shelve Unit, Spanish Design, Circa 1960

Mid-Century Modern Wood Wall Shelve Unit, Spanish Design, Circa 1960

$1,164

Mid-Century Modern Wood Wall Shelve Unit, Spanish Design, Circa 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid 20th century Spanish wall shelve unit. Made by unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving ...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Vintage Modular Shelving Units By Van Pelt
Vintage Modular Shelving Units By Van Pelt

Vintage Modular Shelving Units By Van Pelt

$2,000

Vintage Modular Shelving Units By Van Pelt

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Exquisite MCM Modular Shelving Units by Van Pelt, crafted with meticulous attention to detail in Belgium. These versatile shelving units are designed to adapt to any space, providing...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Chrome Etagere in the Milo Baughman Manner. Circa 1970s
Mid Century Modern Chrome Etagere in the Milo Baughman Manner. Circa 1970s

Mid Century Modern Chrome Etagere in the Milo Baughman Manner. Circa 1970s

$1,280

Mid Century Modern Chrome Etagere in the Milo Baughman Manner. Circa 1970s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Etagere in the Milo Baughman Manner. Circa 1970s Features a minimalist inspired design chromed frame and fiive equally spaced tiers with removable g...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bibliothèque étagère secrétaire modulable vintage en teck des années 60
Bibliothèque étagère secrétaire modulable vintage en teck des années 60

Bibliothèque étagère secrétaire modulable vintage en teck des années 60

$2,000

Bibliothèque étagère secrétaire modulable vintage en teck des années 60

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Bibliothèque étagère modulable vintage style scandinave des années 60, très beau design italien, tout en teck, 4 étagères, 1 module secrétaire ou bar. Le meuble peut être utilisé au ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

1930s Italian Mario Dezzutti lacquered wood Etagere shelf
1930s Italian Mario Dezzutti lacquered wood Etagere shelf

1930s Italian Mario Dezzutti lacquered wood Etagere shelf

$5,088

1930s Italian Mario Dezzutti lacquered wood Etagere shelf

Located in London, GB

A beautifully crafted etagere shelf by Italian designer Mario Dezzutti, dating from the 1930s. Made in lacquered wood, this piece exemplifies the elegance and refinement of early 20t...

Category

1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

G Plan Teak Corner Shelf
G Plan Teak Corner Shelf

G Plan Teak Corner Shelf

$962

G Plan Teak Corner Shelf

Located in Rochester, England

The G Plan Teak Corner Shelf is a quintessential piece of mid-century modern design, offering both style and practicality. Crafted from warm, natural teak,...

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Paul Evans Style, Patchwork Chrome, Mirrored Wall Shelf, USA, 1980s
Paul Evans Style, Patchwork Chrome, Mirrored Wall Shelf, USA, 1980s

Paul Evans Style, Patchwork Chrome, Mirrored Wall Shelf, USA, 1980s

$2,400

Paul Evans Style, Patchwork Chrome, Mirrored Wall Shelf, USA, 1980s

By Paul Evans

Located in Stamford, CT

Paul Evans Style, American Modern, Patchwork Chrome, Mirrored Wall Shelf, USA, 1980s A modernist wall shelf in the style of Paul Evan's "Cityscape" series. The piece exhibits scratc...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

1980s Designer Wall Shelf, Black, Brass
1980s Designer Wall Shelf, Black, Brass

1980s Designer Wall Shelf, Black, Brass

$2,100

1980s Designer Wall Shelf, Black, Brass

By George Nelson

Located in Miami, FL

1980s Designer Wall Shelf, Black, Aluminum with Brass finish. Shelf has two dark glass shelves, one cabinet with drawers and a bar cabinet with light, mirror and one glass shelf. Rea...

Category

1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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

$16,238 / item

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina

By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

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

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Walter Lamb Style Étagère Iron and Glass
Walter Lamb Style Étagère Iron and Glass

Walter Lamb Style Étagère Iron and Glass

$2,720

Walter Lamb Style Étagère Iron and Glass

By Walter Lamb

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Fabulous Iron and Glass Etagere in the style of Walter Lamb. Aged patina finish with glass shelving. Striking angles with visual impact. Curbside to NYC/Philly $400

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

Julian Chichester Designed Wall Unit
Julian Chichester Designed Wall Unit

Julian Chichester Designed Wall Unit

$3,800

Julian Chichester Designed Wall Unit

By Julian Chichester, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Two piece wall unit designed by Julian Chichester in natural vellum and metal framing. Designed after Paul McCobb's iconic wall unit. Mid-Century Modern two piece wall unit with shelving storage and drawers. Standing room divider with storage...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

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

$33,242 / item

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina

By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

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

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Achille Castiglioni 'Lungangolo' Wood Shelving Unit
Achille Castiglioni 'Lungangolo' Wood Shelving Unit

Achille Castiglioni 'Lungangolo' Wood Shelving Unit

$6,530 / item

Achille Castiglioni 'Lungangolo' Wood Shelving Unit

By Achille Castiglioni

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Shelving unit designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1991. Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled with beautiful design—but for some reason just never were. Due to this thinking he did many designs intended specifically for the corners of the home. Lungangolo is one of those. Lungangolo is a multi-use piece of furniture originally produced by Bernini. The frame is made of four slender pillars with square cross-sec-tions in between to support the square shelves...

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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Italian Vintage Floating Shelf 'Fiordiluna' by Tobia Scarpa, 1991
Italian Vintage Floating Shelf 'Fiordiluna' by Tobia Scarpa, 1991

Italian Vintage Floating Shelf 'Fiordiluna' by Tobia Scarpa, 1991

$5,648

Italian Vintage Floating Shelf 'Fiordiluna' by Tobia Scarpa, 1991

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Vintage Floating Shelf 'Fiordiluna' by Tobia Scarpa, 1991 Minimalistic, floating glass shelf with sophisticated technology in terms of design, construction, stability, and l...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white multicoloured Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white multicoloured Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white multicoloured Tomado Shelving library system

$825Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white multicoloured Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally rare modular ladder shelving system comprising 3 ladders and 7 shelves This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition with only minimum age relate...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1970s Maison Jansen Style Custom Brass and Lacquered Wood Cabinets
1970s Maison Jansen Style Custom Brass and Lacquered Wood Cabinets

1970s Maison Jansen Style Custom Brass and Lacquered Wood Cabinets

$84,000Sale Price / set|30% Off

1970s Maison Jansen Style Custom Brass and Lacquered Wood Cabinets

By Maison Jansen

Located in Dallas, TX

These magnificent display cabinets came from an upper east side home in NYC. They appear to be custom made and possibly Maison Jansen. They are solid brass with a lacquered wood finish. There is tempered glass on the back and the sides along with four push front glass doors on the front of each cabinet. Each cabinet has five glass shelves. The lower section of the display cabinets has four lacquered doors ornamented by beautiful hammered brass handles. Each concealed section has a lacquered shelf...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern French Bamboo and Rattan Folding Étagère, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern French Bamboo and Rattan Folding Étagère, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern French Bamboo and Rattan Folding Étagère, 1960s

$1,506Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern French Bamboo and Rattan Folding Étagère, 1960s

Located in Prato, IT

Mid-Century Modern French bamboo and rattan folding three shelves étagère. This étagère is completely foldable as shown in the photos. Beautiful patina due to age and use  

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Danish Rosewood Bookcase with LP Rack made by Hundevad & Co, 1960s
Danish Rosewood Bookcase with LP Rack made by Hundevad & Co, 1960s

Danish Rosewood Bookcase with LP Rack made by Hundevad & Co, 1960s

$3,012

Danish Rosewood Bookcase with LP Rack made by Hundevad & Co, 1960s

By Hundevad & Co.

Located in Breda, Netherlands

Bookcase with LP/magazine rack Danish bookcase in beautiful rosewood veneer with LP/Magazine rack made by Hundevad & Co. The horizontal shelves can be adjusted in height. Overall th...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Teak Shelf attributed to Peder Moos, 1950s.
Danish Teak Shelf attributed to Peder Moos, 1950s.

Danish Teak Shelf attributed to Peder Moos, 1950s.

$647

Danish Teak Shelf attributed to Peder Moos, 1950s.

By Peder Moos

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Teak Shelf attributed to Peder Moos, 1950s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern triangular shelving unit in solid teak. These knockdown wall shelves are attributed to Peder Moos,...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Modernist vintage shelving unit sourced in France, dating from the 1970s
Modernist vintage shelving unit sourced in France, dating from the 1970s

Modernist vintage shelving unit sourced in France, dating from the 1970s

$2,882Sale Price|30% Off

Modernist vintage shelving unit sourced in France, dating from the 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Modernist vintage shelving unit sourced in France, dating from the 1970s. Featuring a distinctive arched chrome frame and striking green patterned shelves, this piece beautifully bal...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Chrome & Smoked Glass & Mirror Étagère/ Book Case by DIA
Mid-Century Chrome & Smoked Glass & Mirror Étagère/ Book Case by DIA

Mid-Century Chrome & Smoked Glass & Mirror Étagère/ Book Case by DIA

$5,475

Mid-Century Chrome & Smoked Glass & Mirror Étagère/ Book Case by DIA

By Design Institute America

Located in New York, NY

This is a first rate example of one of DIA's iconic designs. Constructed from lustrous chrome and smoked glass, the piece also features a mirrored bottom which echoes the highly refl...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Sought after Freestanding Tomado Rack, 3 teak shelves
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Sought after Freestanding Tomado Rack, 3 teak shelves

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Sought after Freestanding Tomado Rack, 3 teak shelves

$481Sale Price|29% Off

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Sought after Freestanding Tomado Rack, 3 teak shelves

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

Sought after freestanding Tomado rack in very good vintage condition, this rack comes with two black metal laddders and three wooden (teak) shelves . A real rarity and very collectab...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Lucite & Brass Etagere with Five Shelves by Charles Hollis Jones
Lucite & Brass Etagere with Five Shelves by Charles Hollis Jones

Lucite & Brass Etagere with Five Shelves by Charles Hollis Jones

$16,950

Lucite & Brass Etagere with Five Shelves by Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

USA 1960's. Introducing the Lucite & Brass Etagere with Five Shelves by Charles Hollis Jones, the perfect addition to your modern home décor. This stunning brass and glass shelf f...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

1960s Sculptural Pair Étagère Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
1960s Sculptural Pair Étagère Roger Sprunger for Dunbar

1960s Sculptural Pair Étagère Roger Sprunger for Dunbar

$15,000 / set

1960s Sculptural Pair Étagère Roger Sprunger for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a pair mid-century sculptural Étagères (Set of 2) by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Indian, USA circa the 1960s. Dimensions: 79.25, 79 H x 20.25 W x 20.25 D. On...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Maison Regain Shelf Cabinet in Elm
Maison Regain Shelf Cabinet in Elm

Maison Regain Shelf Cabinet in Elm

$1,850

Maison Regain Shelf Cabinet in Elm

By Maison Regain

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Maison Regain, etarage / shelf cabinet, elm, France, 1960s This cabinet in elm combines a simplified yet complex design with nifty, solid construction d...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Elm

Beautiful shelve attributed to Peder Moos
Beautiful shelve attributed to Peder Moos

Beautiful shelve attributed to Peder Moos

$3,765

Beautiful shelve attributed to Peder Moos

By Peder Moos

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Communément attribué à Peder MOOS (1906-1991) Le modèle conçu vers 1956-1962 Petite étagère d'appoint en teck de forme triangulaire à deux niveaux, les montants légèrement mouvementé...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Wall Shelf Attributed to Peder Moos, Denmark, 1950s
Wall Shelf Attributed to Peder Moos, Denmark, 1950s

Wall Shelf Attributed to Peder Moos, Denmark, 1950s

$1,176

Wall Shelf Attributed to Peder Moos, Denmark, 1950s

By Peder Moos

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Solid wood wall shelf, attributed to Peder Moos and made in Denmark around 1950. This piece is strongly linked to the workshop of the celebrated Danish cabinetmaker through Anne Bony...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

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

$17,062 / item

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina

By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

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...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Shelves by Renato Zevi, circa 1970
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Shelves by Renato Zevi, circa 1970

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Shelves by Renato Zevi, circa 1970

$4,406 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Shelves by Renato Zevi, circa 1970

By Renato Zevi

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage mid-century pair of shelves by Italian designer Renato Zevi, circa 1970. Perfect condition of chrome surface and brass details and five transparent glass shelves.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Italian Designer, Wall Mounted Console, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
Italian Designer, Wall Mounted Console, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1950s

Italian Designer, Wall Mounted Console, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1950s

$2,200

Italian Designer, Wall Mounted Console, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A bamboo and rattan wall mounted console designed and produced by a Italian designer, Italy, 1950s.

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-century Modern shelves for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern shelves for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage shelves created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, wall decorations, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern shelves made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original shelves, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Poul Cadovius, and Mathieu Matégot. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for shelves differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $120,000 while the average work can sell for $2,886.

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