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Waterfall Shelves
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Chippendale design provincial three tier waterfall wall shelves with three central drawers
Category

18th Century British Regency Antique Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Waterfall Shelves
H 35.44 in W 32.29 in D 7.88 in
Chippendale Waterfall Shelves
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An exceptional Chippendale mahogany three drawer hanging waterfall shelves/bookcase with fine
Category

18th Century British Neoclassical Antique Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Chippendale Waterfall Shelves
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 5.91 in
Bronze Shelves, 14th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Bronze Shleves is an original object realized in the 14th century. Pair of shelves in "Verde
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Shelves

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Shelves, 14th Century
Bronze Shelves, 14th Century
H 14.57 in W 8.67 in D 7.88 in
Art Deco Shelves
Located in London, England
Art deco ètagères or shelves, in solid walnut. Absolutely unreal grain. And a rich, warm nutty
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Antique Art Deco Shelves
Art Deco Shelves
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H 27.96 in W 29.53 in D 17.72 in
Meissen Porcelain Shelves
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elegant pillars of Meissen Porcelain distinguish this lovely pair of shelves. An ebonized wood
Category

19th Century German Antique Shelves

Materials

Porcelain, Mirror, Wood

Antique Meissen Porcelain Shelves
Meissen Porcelain Shelves
H 13.38 in W 10 in D 4.5 in
Victorian Wall Shelves
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Late Victorian, wall hanging shelves with upstand to top, having dentil cornice with central open
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Wall Shelves
Victorian Wall Shelves
H 38 in W 32 in D 7.5 in
19th century pair of golden shelves
Located in Firenze, IT
Beautiful pair of gilded and carved shelves, 1850-1870, Tuscany. Dimensions: 30x28 cm with height
Category

19th Century European Antique Shelves

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th century pair of golden shelves
19th century pair of golden shelves
H 13.39 in W 11.82 in D 11.03 in
French Hand Carved Putti Wall Shelves
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century adorable French hand carved putti wall shelves.
Category

19th Century Antique Shelves

Materials

Wood

Antique French Hand Carved Putti Wall Shelves
French Hand Carved Putti Wall Shelves
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.75 in
Chippendale Period Mahogany Hanging Wall Shelves
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine set of 18th century open fret work hanging wall shelves. This set of wall shelves have been
Category

1790s English Antique Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Early 20th Century Moroccan Wall Shelves
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 1920s or earlier Moroccan wood and mother of pearly inlay wall shelves. These wonderful
Category

Early 20th Century Moorish Antique Shelves

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Long Narrow Open Shelves
Located in Greenwich, CT
A long open bookcase or storage unit with nine open bays and a top surface shelf. Supported on raised feet with shaped corner brackets. In solid oak with good graining and color. Use...
Category

1910s European Antique Shelves

Materials

Oak

Long Narrow Open Shelves
Long Narrow Open Shelves
H 36 in W 111 in D 11 in
Pair of Black Forest Walnut Wall Shelves
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) walnut wall shelves with one mountain goat and one
Category

19th Century Rustic Antique Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Venetian Rococo Wall Shelves
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of 18th Century Venetian Rococo carved wood and gold gilded wall shelves. These are finely
Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shelves

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of 19th Century Japanned Corner Hanging Shelves
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-nineteenth century black japanned hanging shelves, the fret cut frames each with
Category

Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Shelves

Set of Black and Gold Japanned Hanging Shelves
Located in London, GB
A set of late nineteenth century black japanned and gilded hanging shelves with shaped cresting and
Category

Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Shelves

Pair of George III Giltwood Mermaid Wall Shelves
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional detailed pair of mid-18th century George III giltwood wall shelves featuring
Category

18th Century English George III Antique Shelves

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Petite Chinese Collector's Shelves
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the early 20th century, these petite collector's shelves are seamlessly constructed with
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shelves

Materials

Elm

Antique French Wall Hanging Shelves in Mahogany 19th Century
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French wall hanging shelves Etagere Louis Philippe Style 19th Century This beautifully
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Shelves

Materials

Brass

Antique French Art Deco Carved Wood Wall Shelves Sconces
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful pair of antique French Art Deco wall mount carved wood shelves. In the shape of popular
Category

1920s Antique Shelves

Pair of Mid-19th Century Calamander Wood Hanging Shelves
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-19th century richly figured calamander wood hanging shelves, each having four tiers
Category

19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Shelves

Materials

Wood

Painted Pine Pantry or Utility Shelves
Located in Baltimore, MD
through the sides and triangular braces on each back corner. It has four full shelves plus the top
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Shelves

Materials

Pine

Tall Victorian Wall Shelves, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
Tall Victorian wall shelves A set of tall 19th century Victorian mahogany wall hanging shelves
Category

19th Century English Antique Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Tall Victorian Wall Shelves, 19th Century
Tall Victorian Wall Shelves, 19th Century
H 57.49 in W 21.42 in D 2.64 in
Set of Georgian Mahogany Hanging Shelves
Located in Folkestone, GB
An unusual and attractive George III period set of serpentine fronted mahogany hanging wall shelves
Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Case Storage Piece with Shelves
Located in New York, NY
An elegant antique case storage piece with top glass shelf and storage shelves, circa early 20th
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Early 20th Century European Antique Shelves

Materials

Brass

Antique Case Storage Piece with Shelves
Antique Case Storage Piece with Shelves
H 31.44 in W 8.94 in D 6.25 in
Antique French Provincial Carved Oak Shelves
Located in New Orleans, LA
A handsome pair of carved oak shelves to hang on the wall.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Shelves

Materials

Oak

Oak Three Tier Whatnot With Shelves
Located in London, London
Whatnot Oak Three Tier Bobbin type supports
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Shelves

Materials

Oak

Oak Three Tier Whatnot With Shelves
Oak Three Tier Whatnot With Shelves
H 29.53 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
Early 20th Century French Artist Shelves
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An early 20th century French artist's shelves in their original finish, Paris, circa 1900.
Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique Shelves

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century French Artist Shelves
Early 20th Century French Artist Shelves
H 106.7 in W 66.93 in D 15.75 in
French Chestnut Bowfront Server or Shelves
Located in Port Chester, NY
demi lune top, though are not on runners. Original brass hardware and two spacious shelves below, each
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Shelves

Materials

Chestnut

French Chestnut Bowfront Server or Shelves
French Chestnut Bowfront Server or Shelves
H 52.75 in W 49.5 in D 24.5 in
Early 20th Century Modernist Walnut Shelves
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelf by unknown manufacturer from France, circa early 20th century. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material...
Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Modernist Walnut Shelves
Early 20th Century Modernist Walnut Shelves
H 78.75 in W 36.23 in D 11.42 in
Late 19th Century French Empire Style Walnut Four Shelves Etagere
Located in Miami, FL
front corners and four shelves.
Category

Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Shelves

Materials

Wood

Pair of Second Empire Caryatid Wall Ormolu Mounted Wall Shelves
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of second Empire Caryatid wall ormolu mounted wall shelves, each one with arched pediment
Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Shelves

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Carved Oak Wall Console Bracket Shelves, circa 1890
Located in Evergreen, CO
, dark stain. The consoles feature carved pedestals surmounted by flat, canted corner shelves with
Category

Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Shelves

Materials

Oak

19th Century Burr Walnut Wall Hanging Shelves
Located in Accrington, GB
Burr walnut wall hanging shelves dating to the late 19th century. The unit consists of four shelves
Category

1870s British Late Victorian Antique Shelves

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Wall Hanging Shelves
19th Century Burr Walnut Wall Hanging Shelves
H 33.27 in W 46.86 in D 7.29 in
19th Century Beech Shelves or Étagère
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Small open bookcase made of beechwood from Germany. In very good condition. The shelf can be unscrewed by hand without tools and can be easily shipped by parcel.
Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Shelves

Materials

Beech

19th Century Beech Shelves or Étagère
19th Century Beech Shelves or Étagère
H 48.04 in W 23.63 in D 11.42 in
MID 19th CENTURY PAIR OF CORNER LITTLE SHELVES IN GILDED WOOD
Located in Firenze, FI
These two corner little shelves in carved pine wood gilded with pure gold leaf represent a valuable
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Shelves

Materials

Wood

American Set of Walnut Four-Tier Shelves
Located in Downingtown, PA
American set of walnut four tier shelves, Circa 1840 The four tiers of shelves rest in each
Category

1840s American American Empire Antique Shelves

Materials

Wood, Walnut

American Set of Walnut Four-Tier Shelves
American Set of Walnut Four-Tier Shelves
H 44.5 in W 33.25 in D 13.25 in
Satinwood & Mahogany Wall Shelves, Late 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
Satinwood & Mahogany wall shelves A set of late 19th to early 20th century Georgian style
Category

19th Century English Antique Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Mahogany Cabinet with Shelves
Located in Winter Park, FL
twist columns, a mirrored back and three shelves with brass supports. Cabinet with working lock and key
Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

Art Nouveau Corner Shelves French Oak Étagère
Located in Labrit, Landes
two shelves: 11.42 in. Very good condition For shipping: 122 x 40 x 48 cm 26 kg.    
Category

1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Shelves

Materials

Oak

Pair of American Country Pine Eagle Shelves
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Country pine shaped top wall shelves supported by a carved eagle with spread wings
Category

Early 20th Century American Country Antique Shelves

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Bucket Bench or Utility Shelves
Located in Baltimore, MD
vessels both empty and full. It needed sturdy construction so the top and bottom shelves are tenoned all
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Shelves

Materials

Pine

White Turned Wood Wall Shelves for Vases, Sculpture, Decorative Objects, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of white painted turned wood wall shelves with gallery edge, circa early-20th century. Set
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Shelves

Materials

Wood

An Anglo-japanese Aesthetic movment set of wall shelves with fretwork decoration
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Heals and Son. An Anglo-japanese Aesthetic Movement set of wall shelves with Japanese fretwork
Category

1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Antique 4-Tier Mounted Whatnot, English, Wall Display Shelves, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 4-tier mounted whatnot. An English, mahogany set of wall shelves, dating to the
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Shelves

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Rustic Solid Wood Shelves
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th Century Spanish shelve. Made by unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful ...
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Shelves

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Rustic Solid Wood Shelves
Early 20th Century Rustic Solid Wood Shelves
No Reserve
H 29.53 in W 40.36 in D 9.65 in
2 Antique Victorian Carved White Etagere Stands Bookcases Wall Shelves Boho Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of diminutive antique Victorian two tier wall hanging shelves, etagere stands or bookcases
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Shelves

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Shell Wall-Shelves with Marble Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian early 19th century carved shell wall shelves, similar in appearance, with marble
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Shelves

Materials

Marble

Impressive Pair C19th Italian Limewood Carved Corner Shelves
By Giovanni Corradini & Giancarlo Simonetti
Located in Dereham, GB
Impressive pair C19th Italian limewood carved Corner shelves Carving in the Renaissance & Baroque
Category

1810s Italian Baroque Antique Shelves

Materials

Fruitwood

Heals and Son. An Anglo-japanese Aesthetic Movement set of ebonized wall shelves
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Heals and Son. An Anglo-japanese Aesthetic Movement set of ebonized wall shelves with Japanese
Category

1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Antique 1810 France Cast Iron Bookcase Shelves Flowers
Located in Munich, DE
Charming and elegant shelves made out of cast iron. The front of this slim piece of furniture and
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Shelves

Materials

Iron

Large Set of Bleached Wood Shelves, Circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large set of bleached beechwood display shelves of unusual design. Very heavy and sturdy.
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Shelves

Materials

Beech

Large Set of Bleached Wood Shelves, Circa 1920s
Large Set of Bleached Wood Shelves, Circa 1920s
H 38.59 in W 49.61 in D 23.63 in
English 19th Oak Wall Plate Rack with Carved Cornice and Three Open Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
shelves, and petite side supports. The plate rack, crafted from oak, showcases the natural beauty and warm
Category

19th Century English Antique Shelves

Materials

Oak

1950's French Cast Aluminium Butchers Shelving - Two Shelves
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Cast Aluminium Butchers Shelving – Two Shelves 1950’s French Cast Aluminium Butchers
Category

19th Century French Antique Shelves

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Blue Painted Pine Wall Shelves
Located in Middleburg, VA
Made of pine with an old blue painted finish. England, circa 1840 Measures: 39.5” H 53”W 5” D.  
Category

Mid-19th Century English Rustic Antique Shelves

Materials

Pine, Paint

IMPORTANT PAIR OF EMPIRE SHELVES Napoleon III 19th century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT PAIR OF EMPIRE SHELVES Napoleon III 19th century French, 19th century 19th century
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Shelves

Materials

Wood

A Superb Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Open Shelves
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superb Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Open Shelves This is a good quality sturdy piece, built in
Category

1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Shelves

Materials

Oak

A Superb Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Open Shelves
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superb Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Open Shelves This is a good quality sturdy piece, built in
Category

1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Shelves

Materials

Oak

William IV Mahogany Three Tier Etagere Shelves On Castors
Located in Stamford, CT
originally used as a food buffet. With three graduated shelves with raised molding on the backs. Beautiful
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Mahogany Etagere or Stand with Shelves
Located in London, GB
A fine Étagère'of the Regency Period Constructed in a well figured and patinated mahogany, with brass accents; rising from four ‘hairy paw’ feet, the three main tiers having radiu...
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Shelves

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Rosewood Etagere or Cabinet with Shelves
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Louis Philippe étagère, or display cabinet with shelves. Made of solid
Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Shelves

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Rosewood

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Antique Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique shelves for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, all antique shelves available were constructed with great care. Antique shelves have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Regency and Georgian antique shelves are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique shelves over the years, but those made by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet and Emile Gallé are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Shelves?

Antique shelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,402, while the lowest priced sells for $85 and the highest can go for as much as $125,000.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.

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