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Rare signed Paul Evans 'Cityscape' large etagere freestanding shelves, USA 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare signed iconic Paul Evans 'Cityscape' large freestanding etagere, USA 1970s. Chrome & brass
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Shelves
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 84.26 in W 48.04 in D 16.93 in
Vintage 4 Tier Freestanding Corner Whatnot Shelves Bookcase Display Stand
Located in GB
Here we have for sale this vintage 4 tier freestanding corner Whatnot bookcase, shelves, display
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Pine
H 42.33 in W 19.1 in D 13.55 in
Freestanding shelving system
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Freestanding shelving system of two bays with oak legs/frames and teak shelves and cabinets. Kurt
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak, Teak
Freestanding Shelf by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Architectural freestanding shelf unit, manufactured by Lane Furniture. This stylish shelf features
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Futuristic Rubber Freestanding Shelf
By Oliver Whyte
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
Just a Shelf is a freestanding shelf that tips to scales towards form and the reimagination of
Category
2010s South African Other Shelves
Materials
Plywood, Rubber, Foam
Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian freestanding rosewood whatnot having three serpentine shaped rosewood shelves
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Shelves
Materials
Other
Mid-Century Modern Freestanding Bookshelf with Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage freestanding unit makes a wonderful addition to any home or office. Dual cabinets
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian freestanding rosewood whatnot having three attractive serpentine shaped shelves
Category
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Biedermeier Freestanding Tiered Display Shelf
By Biedermeier
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: unknown
Additional Information: Open display case has three shelves. Provenance
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Shelves
Materials
Wood
Freestanding shelving system by Kurt Østervig.
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Freestanding three-compartment shelving system with oak legs and teak shelves. Adjustable shelves
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Erik Buch Midcentury 3 Bay Teak Freestanding Wall Unit
By Erik Buch
Located in Countryside, IL
Erik Buch midcentury 3 bay teak Freestanding wall unit
This wall unit measures: 123 wide x 17.5
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Erik Buch Style Mid Century Danish Teak Freestanding Wall Unit
By Erik Buch
Located in Countryside, IL
Erik Buch Style Mid Century Danish Teak Freestanding Wall Unit
This wall unit measures: 41.5 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Large Czechoslovakian Modernist Oak and Walnut Freestanding Wall Unit by Jitona
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile freestanding wall-unit/bookcase in oak, walnut, and pine with aluminum, steel, and brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
H 105.38 in W 171 in D 16 in
Danish Freestanding Teak Shelf System 1950s with Cabinets
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish freestanding and conical shaped teak shelf system with cabinets, bar, shelfes and double
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Lyby Mobler Mid Century Danish Teak and Steel 4-Bay Freestanding Wall Unit
By Lyby Mobler
Located in Countryside, IL
Lyby Mobler Mid Century Danish Teak and Steel 4-Bay Freestanding Wall Unit
This wall unit measures
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 72.5 in W 147 in D 17 in
Antique Quality William IV Mahogany Freestanding Five Tier Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique William IV mahogany freestanding five tier whatnot with five mahogany tiers supported by
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Shelves
Materials
Other
Quality William IV Antique Mahogany Freestanding Four-Tier Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality William IV mahogany freestanding four-tier whatnot. The elegant tiers have turned mahogany
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Sought after Freestanding Tomado Rack
By Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
Sought after freestanding three Tomado rack (two orange/red and one yellow) in good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Freestanding Wall Unit Shelving
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century walnut and chrome freestanding wall unit shelving
Wall unit measures: 30 wide x 16
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Poul Cadovius Teak Modular Freestanding Royal System Shelf, Danemark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Geneva, CH
inside
- 10 shelves
- 5 freestanding poles.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 78.75 in W 129.93 in D 17.72 in
Rare Irish Antique Exhibition Quality Freestanding Burr Walnut Carved Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Rare Irish antique Victorian exhibition quality freestanding burr walnut carved whatnot having
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Shelves
Materials
Walnut
H 45.28 in W 32.09 in D 18.12 in
Danish Modern, Sculptural Freestanding Pine Shelf by Rainer Daumiller, 1970s
By Hirtshals Savvaerk, Rainer Daumiller
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Mid Century Modern freestanding shelving unit in solid pine. Designed by Rainer Daumiller
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
H 72.84 in W 32.29 in D 12.01 in
Arthur Umanoff Iron Obelisk Pyramid-Form Freestanding Shelving Unit/Etagere
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
.
Unique, graceful pyramid/obelisk-form with four rectangular shelves in faux wood grain laminated
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 70 in W 17 in D 17.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Freestanding Corner Etagere in Bamboo and Rattan
Located in Prato, IT
Mi-Century Modern Italian Freestanding Bamboo and Rafia Corner Etagere with four shelves. 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 34.26 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
English 1900s Bamboo Freestanding Shelf with Rattan Accents and Single Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bamboo freestanding shelf from the early 20th century, with rattan accents and single
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 58 in W 22 in D 13.25 in
Arne Vodder Style Danish Modern Two Bay Freestanding Rosewood Wall Unit
By Arne Vodder
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Arne Vodder style rosewood two bay freestanding wall unit. This wonderful vintage unit has
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Rare Freestanding Black Metal with Primair Colors Desk Folding Book System
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very typical rare eighties Italian designed book shelf with five shelves which one shelve can also
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 82.68 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
1960s French Smoky Glass and Chrome-Plated Shelves
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
shelves. The design is sleek and elegant, and this piece would look beautiful in a private home, as well
Category
Vintage 1960s French Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Freestanding shelf, Foreign Bodies LP-35A, aluminium, stone, by Collin Velkoff
By Rive Roshan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Foreign Bodies is a collection of furniture and lighting created by Collin Townsend Velkoff. It is inspired by space exploration and the eventual cultivation of the celestial bodies ...
Category
2010s Dutch Other Shelves
Materials
Stone, Aluminum
H 66.15 in W 13.78 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Oak Freestanding Wall Unit Shelving/Bookcase by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Freestanding Wall Unit Shelving, masterfully designed by Lou Hodges for the renowned California Design Group in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
H 78 in W 32 in D 18 in
Wired Shelf, Solid Freestanding Display and Storage, in Stainless Steel, Walnut
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
The Wired shelf is a raw free-standing piece with industrial strength. The piece proudly displays its building material featuring exposed fish mouth welded joints and hand bent solid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Shelves
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 51.58 in W 34.26 in D 20.28 in
Wired Shelf, Solid Freestanding Display and Storage, in Stainless Steel, Walnut
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
The Wired shelf is a raw free-standing piece with industrial strength. The piece proudly displays its building material featuring exposed fish mouth welded joints and hand bent solid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Shelves
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 51.58 in W 34.26 in D 20.28 in
Large 1950s Italian Mid Century Teak Maple Freestanding Shelving System 18 Piece
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
opportunity to arrange the shelves to suit.
This impressive freestanding storage system comprises four teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 120.87 in W 79.53 in D 12.8 in
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy Wall Unit in Acrylic and Aluminum for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Markington, GB
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy modular wall unit in acrylic and aluminum for Roche Bobois
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 86.62 in W 62.6 in D 15.75 in
Handsome 3 Tier Hanging or Free Standing Etagere Shelves
By Global Views
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome 3 tier book shelf or etagere that is freestanding or can be wall hung, having mahogany
Category
1990s American Shelves
Materials
Iron
Freestanding Mid-Century Modern Shelf Unit in Solid Wood, Made in the 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming freestanding shelf unit with adjustable shelves, made by a Scandinavian carpenter in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Shelves
Materials
Beech
H 70.87 in W 38.59 in D 18.9 in
Modern Bookcase Room Divider - Minimal Steel Metal Shelving
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
Modern freestanding shelves unit for books and plants. The shelves are designed to look delicate
Category
2010s British Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Steel Room Divider Shelving - Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
Modern freestanding shelves unit for books, objects and plants. The shelves are designed to look
Category
2010s British Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
English 1900s Edwardian Period Wired Shelf with Scrolls and Rusted Red Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
distressed red finish. Born in England during the reign of King Edward VII, this charming freestanding shelf
Category
Early 20th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wire
H 47.75 in W 26.75 in D 14 in
'Sculptural Hand-Carved 90° Twist Wall Console' by Carol Egan
By Carol Egan
Located in Paris, FR
Egan has developed a line of contemporary, Minimalist furniture. Shelves, wall and freestanding
Category
2010s American Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Teak Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive freestanding teak modular wall unit providing multiple storage and configuration options
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
French Style Open Shelf Unit With Gray Paint
Located in Troy, MI
Freestanding painted wood shelf unit with loads of French style found in England, circa 2010. Very
Category
2010s European Shelves
Materials
Wood
Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Shelving & Cabinet Storage Wall Units
Located in High Wycombe, GB
teak shelf and cupboard stacking unit comprising three drawer chest, two shelves, a fall-down bureau
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 72.05 in W 65.75 in D 17.13 in
Design Institute America Etageres, Chrome, Steel, Glass
By Design Institute America
Located in New York, NY
Design Institute America Etageres, chrome, steel, glass. Pair of freestanding etageres with chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Wrought Iron Étagère Shelf
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Wrought iron tall and narrow shelf unit. Elegant freestanding shelf of wrought iron with textured
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Wicker Étagère Corner Shelf, France, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Vintage midcentury vintage rattan and wicker étagère. Freestanding corner rattan shelves in the
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
H 46.46 in W 27.17 in D 19.3 in
WHB 3-Bay Shelving System in black, Germany, 1960s
By WHB furniture
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Freestanding shelving system by WHB, designed and produced in Germany in the 1960s. Metal and black
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Shelving Unit with Writing Table, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern freestanding shelving unit.
Striking Belgium design from
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
H 63.59 in W 42.33 in D 19.69 in
Brutalist Enamelled Iron Étagère in the Style of Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Brutalist enameled iron étagère in the style of Paul Evans, sculptural, freestanding, fitted with
Category
20th Century North American Brutalist Shelves
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
1970s Belgium Green/Blue Glass Chrome Shelving Display Cabinet Unit Belgo Chrome
By Belgo Chrome, belgochrom
Located in London, GB
1970s Belgium freestanding five shelf slim display open-fronted cabinet. The drop in green/blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 70.87 in W 25.2 in D 17.33 in
“Theodore Scherf” France, circa 1900
By Théodore Scherf
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Theodore Scherf.
Originally used in a textile factory, the shelves are movable.
It can be used as a wall
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Shelves
Materials
Iron
Vintage Modern Chrome Etagere
By Milo Baughman
Located in Trenton, NJ
This large scale mid-century chrome etagere features five wide shelves perfect for showroom or home
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Brutalist Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
freestanding and consists out of 3 carved wooden stands from which two have doors and interlocking shelves
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Shelves
Materials
Wood
18th - 19th Century French Painted Pinewood Bookshelf - Antique Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French freestanding bookshelf made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Shelves
Materials
Pine
20th Century French Bamboo Book Shelving - Vintage Wall Rack, Unit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
condition. The freestanding wall rack, unit is composed with three large, small levels. The small library is
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo
Dutch Design Metal Bookcase, Etagère, Pilastro Style, 1960s
By Pilastro
Located in Schagen, NL
This minimalistic freestanding rack was designed and manufactured in The Netherlands circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Bookcase in Walnut, Made in Denmark 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding bookcase in walnut, designed and made in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Moonlight Shelf by eliaselias, Made in Oak, Danish Design, 2023
Located in Odense, DK
obejcts in this freestanding unit. This sculptural shelf will complement many interior styles. A modern
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Arch Mini Shelf by Fogia, Black Oak
By FOGIA
Located in Paris, FR
practical, buildable solution for wall-mounted or freestanding shelving in the home, office and beyond
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Stunning Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Room Divider Etagere black
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury American designer Paul McCobb freestanding black lacquer room divider for Planner Group
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
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Freestanding Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of freestanding shelves is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct freestanding shelves — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of freestanding shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Freestanding shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Louis Van Teeffelen, Poul Cadovius and Tomado each produced beautiful freestanding shelves that are worth considering.
How Much are Freestanding Shelves?
Prices for freestanding shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, freestanding shelves begin at $474 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,203.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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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