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Open Industrial Steel Shelving Unit with Task Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, open shelving unit with attached 41 inch task lamp features circular perforated steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Shelves

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Lovely 3 Tier Vintage Bamboo Shelving Unit with Faux Painted Shelves
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pretty bamboo and wood vintage open shelving unit having 3 tiers that are faux painted with flowers
Category

Vintage 1950s American Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Steekla Shelving by Arbore x Hill Studio
Located in Vetiş, RO
The standing height open shelving unit allows you to choose the perfect storage solution for your
Category

2010s Romanian Shelves

Materials

Oak

Steekla Shelving by Arbore x Hill Studio
Steekla Shelving by Arbore x Hill Studio
H 72.05 in W 15.36 in D 59.85 in
Bellagio Chestnut Sideboard by Libero Rutilo
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
includes a closed unit equipped with two hinged doors (also available covered in leather) and an open
Category

2010s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Bellagio Chestnut Sideboard by Libero Rutilo
H 33.47 in W 84.65 in D 21.66 in
Strata Low Shelf in Powder Coated Aluminum by Fort Standard, in Stock
By Fort Standard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This contemporary, three-tier open shelving unit is powder coated aluminum in nude. It features
Category

2010s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Strata Low Shelf in Powder Coated Aluminum by Fort Standard
By Fort Standard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This contemporary, three-tier open shelving unit features precision milled plate shelves that
Category

2010s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

20th Century French Metal Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
dinnerware to your cherished collectibles. The open shelving unit atop provides a stage to display books, art
Category

20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Metal

20th Century French Metal Cabinet
20th Century French Metal Cabinet
H 55.4 in W 59.3 in D 20.3 in
Vintage Open Bookcase, Asian, Shelving Unit, Regency Colonial Revival, C.1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage open bookcase. An Asian, stained Hevea and cast iron shelving unit in Regency and
Category

Vintage 1980s Asian Regency Revival Furniture

Materials

Iron

Bespoke Industrial Shelving and Storage Unit
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
Industrial hand-finished plywood, steel and cast iron shelving / storage / bookcase unit is hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Iron, Steel

Luca Meda Shelving Unit, Molteni, Italy, c1970
By Molteni & C, Luca Meda
Located in London, GB
design contributed to his refined design sensibilities. This wall mounted shelving unit is extremely
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Luca Meda Shelving Unit, Molteni, Italy, c1970
Luca Meda Shelving Unit, Molteni, Italy, c1970
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 2.37 in
Bespoke Industrial Shelving and Storage Unit or Bookcase
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
Industrial hand-finished plywood, steel and cast iron shelving / storage / bookcase unit is hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel, Iron

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Easy Irony Shelving Unit by Maurizio Peregalli #3
By Maurizio Peregalli, Zeus
Located in Milan, IT
and incorporated boxes where to collect documents, books, or display collectibles. A smaller open box
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Etagere Bookcase Shelving Unit in Walnut and Metal
Located in North York, ON
bronze plated finish. Its beautiful open design makes it the perfect piece for showing off collectables
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Meridian Modular Credenza, Modern Steel Etagere Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
This position features an enclosed cabinet atop an open shelving unit, creating a seamless pair. Thanks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Pierre Chapo B30 shelving unit in Elm France 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
opened his own gallery in 1958 on boulevard de l’Hôpital 14, where among other artists mainly his and
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

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
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Nuage Shelving Unit by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid Centruy Modern Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Green, Yellow Aluminium
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminum by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

1970's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wall Shelving Unit Cabinet
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Burbank, CA
be used as an open bookshelf divider to divide a space. It has a curved designed as shown. It was
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Burl

Modern Italian-style Brass and Chrome Shelving Unit with Smoked Glass
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cipriani Tower Display Case is a modern metal shelving unit for use as a bookcase or open credenza
Category

2010s Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1970s Belgium Green/Blue Glass Chrome Shelving Display Cabinet Unit Belgo Chrome
By Belgo Chrome, belgochrom
Located in London, GB
. A perfect shelving unit to place your precious objet d'art. The glass shelves lift out completely
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Italian Modern Gold Brass Tubular Shelving Unit Étagère on Black Lacquered Base
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind contemporary geometric open shelves / bookcase, entirely handmade in Italy, of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Pierre Vandel 1970's Two Section Black Lacquered & Brass Étagères Open Shelving
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Norwich, GB
finish in places, and there has been a small touch up to the front top edge on the larger shelving
Category

Vintage 1970s French Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans J Wegner RY 100 Room divider / wall unit Ry Møbler, Denmark circa 1965 Teak, plated steel
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Oak Shelving
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in San Antonio, TX
has six drawers. This oak credenza shelving unit is in great overall condition and comes with key
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Shelves

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Oak Shelving
Danish Modern Oak Shelving
H 74 in W 74 in D 16.5 in
Modern Wall Unit
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
both worlds - open shelving and closed drawers. It's made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced
Category

2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Modern Wall Unit
Modern Wall Unit
H 80 in W 49 in D 15 in
Wabi Sabi Shelving System, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
imperfection, this open wall unit features multiple compartments for unique presentation. The aged materials
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Shelves

Materials

Wood

Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Corner Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
combination of open shelving and enclosed cabinetry give this unit full versatility. Independent positions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Vertical Steel Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
and the combination of open shelving and enclosed cabinetry give this unit full versatility
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Meridian Modular Credenza, Duo, Modern Steel Casework, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
position features an enclosed cabinet atop an open shelving unit, creating a seamless pair. Thanks to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Amuneal’s Collector's Hanging 2 Bay Unit
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
shelving unit is the perfect highlight to add open shelving to any space in residential and commercial
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
shelving unit was designed by Poul Cadovius. This shelving system exists of a thin frame in black metal to
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
H 73.04 in W 95.67 in D 14.18 in
Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Etagere Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
semi-stack position features an enclosed cabinet atop an open shelving unit, creating a seamless pair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Amuneal’s Collector’s Wine Unit with Bar Cabinet
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
This single bay collector’s shelving unit highlights our carved oak wine shelves as a perfect way
Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Charming Pierre Vandel Paris Black Lacquered Cabinet with Shelving Display
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Voorburg, NL
unit has a small sideboard base with two doors and a removable upper part with shelving and display
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

Mid Century Modern storage unit by Amma, Italy.
Mid Century Modern storage unit by Amma, Italy.
H 94.1 in W 112.21 in D 20.08 in
Jorge Zalszupin Modular Shelving System for L’Atelier, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Utrecht, NL
This gorgeous multi-level shelving system was designed and manufactured by the Brazilian design
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Large 'Välipala' Wall Unit
By Mikko Nupponen, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1950s This sizeable and modern wall unit is designed by the Finnish designer Carl Gustaf Hiort. It is
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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Open Shelving Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal open shelving unit for your home. Each open shelving unit for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and glass. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage open shelving unit you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer open shelving unit, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An open shelving unit made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. Bestcase and Poul Cadovius each produced at least one beautiful open shelving unit that is worth considering.

How Much is a Open Shelving Unit?

Prices for an open shelving unit start at $790 and top out at $6,395 with the average selling for $4,293.

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.

Questions About Open Shelving Unit
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A shelving unit is a flexible piece of furniture with shelves that can be rearranged to accommodate various objects such as books, collectibles, sculptures and other items for display. It can also feature dividers and can be moved or adjusted for added functionality. Shop a collection of antique and vintage shelving units and shelves on 1stDibs.

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