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Suspended Danish Teak and Brass Spice Rack, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Simplistically constructed teak spice rack or small shelving unit. Organically shaped solid teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Shuidi Shelving Unit #1
By Studio MVW
Located in Paris, FR
space without visual barriers and welcome books or small objects. This bookcase and shelving unit by
Category

Early 2000s Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Shuidi Shelving Unit #1
Shuidi Shelving Unit #1
H 45.28 in W 27.56 in D 7.88 in
Shuidi Shelving Unit #2
By Studio MVW
Located in Paris, FR
space without visual barriers and welcome books or small objects. This bookcase and shelving unit by
Category

Early 2000s Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Shuidi Shelving Unit #2
Shuidi Shelving Unit #2
H 70.87 in W 43.31 in D 8.67 in
Open Corner Shelf on Feet, Solid Rosewood and Rosewood Veneer, 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
shelving unit whose triangle shape allows it to be positioned at the corner of a wall. It is often a kind
Category

Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Mikado Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Mikado Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by Carla Baz Dimensions: D 40 X D 200 X H 200 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Mikado Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by Carla Baz
Mikado Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by Carla Baz
H 78.75 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in
Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Patina on this dark teak String Unit original from 1950. Featuring 8 shelves that are
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Easy Irony Shelving Unit by Maurizio Peregalli #3
By Zeus, Maurizio Peregalli
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

Industrial Rustic Distressed Metal Shelving Bookcase or Display Unit
Located in Topeka, KS
adequate space for storage, art, books, or anything you wish to display. This incredible shelving unit
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Tjerk Reijenga Shelving Wall Unit by Pilastro, Holland, 1960
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro, Tomado
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful and large shelving wall system/ bookcase with multiple possibilities of display. Designed
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Shelves

Materials

Metal, Cut Steel

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

Cloud Case Painted Paper Pulp Shelving Unit 'Goodnight Moon Edition'
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cloud Case Shelving Unit by Chiaozza. 2021 Materials: Painted Paper Pulp. Dimensions: H 67
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Paper

Arthur Umanoff Iron Obelisk Pyramid-Form Freestanding Shelving Unit/Etagere
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarcely seen sculptural wrought iron shelving unit designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Stunning Art Nouveau Brass and Glass Staggered Shelving Unit-French
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
rosettes that are mounted in the cross joints of the stand itself. The stunning shelving unit was
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Shelves

Materials

Brass

Metal Breathable Shelving Unit, Collection Contain Air for Industrial Interior
By Yevhen Puklich
Located in Port Orchard, WA
in all major furniture and lighting typologies: from small vases and decor to large storage systems
Category

2010s Ukrainian Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Oak Wooden Shelving Unit Brut Bibliothèque by Mokko Amsterdam
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
sculptural objects. The expressive minimalist objects are defined by geometric form and designed as small
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Walnut

1970's Chrome & Glass Shelving Unit in the Style of Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Lisboa, PT
This shelving unit was designed in the style of Romeo Rega, in Italy, during the 1970s. Each of the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Etageres Shelving Units Flat Chrome & Glass
By Milo Baughman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern flat bar chrome Etageres with 1/2 inch thick glass shelving. In
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage CSS Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage George Nelson CSS Wall Mounted Shelving Unit 1960s CSS wall unit designed by George Nelson
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Pair of Teak effect Bedside Tables shelving units by Schreiber, 70s
By Schreiber
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
shelving units at any room. The units are made of Formica teak effect with nice brass handles. There is the
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Triangular Shelving Unit - Spice Rack in Teak by Peder Moos & Apprentice, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small triangular wall shelf in solid teak. Assembled without the use of metal. Beautiful
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

A BRUTALIST Set of 3 SHELVING UNITS by ADRIEN AUDOUX FRIDA MINNET, France, 1950
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in PARIS, FR
A very beautiful set of 3 small shelves with diamond decorations, Modernist, Free Form, Brutalist
Category

Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Modern Wall Unit
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
wood. Each shelving unit is hand-made with solid maple finished in a commercial grade matte lacquer
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
Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
narrower shelving system, just remove a post to create a smaller unit. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Extra-Large Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
) and if needed a narrower shelving system, just remove a post to create a smaller unit OR to create TWO
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Metal
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Orba Shelving System by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Hanover, MA
joints seem seamless. Each bottom shelf is fitted with a lighting unit. Five heavy glass shelves. Janet
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Thick Lucite Frame 6 Tier Mid Century Modern Etagere Shelving
By Pace Collection, Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Thick 3/4" lucite shelves heavy lucite structure etagere shelving unit with table level overhanging
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Lucite

French Boiserie Library Paneled Wall Unit
Located in Sheffield, MA
between 2 rooms. Wonderful as build-in to enclose shelving, pantry, storage. The lock for the larger door
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Oak

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

Kai Kristiansen FM Rosewood Wall Unit #2
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
-Reolsystem is a fully interchangeable wall mount shelving system. Crafted in rosewood, each section measures
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood, Wood

"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica Library" is a shelving bookcase unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Nickel

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

Exceptional Rosewood Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, ca. 1965
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
mounted shelving unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark. This is one of the finest and most beautiful pieces we
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Large Shelving System in Steel 7M
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Cadovius Wall Mount 2 Section Royal Shelving System w/ Desk & Drop Down Cabinet
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Royal System wall mounted two section Rosewood adjustable shelving unit with locking cabinet and
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

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

1950’s Large Chemists Birch Display Cabinet, Shelf Unit
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950?s large chemists birch display cabinet shelf unit 1950?s large chemists birch display
Category

Vintage 1950s German Shelves

Materials

Birch

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 M" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the piece it’s unique
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "30/30 L" in Walnut by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the piece it’s unique
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "30/30 S" in Walnut by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the piece it’s unique
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 L" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the piece it’s unique
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 S" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the piece it’s unique
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Calligaris Wall Unit. Glass Shelves, Aluminum Frame, Wood Drawer. Signed.
By Calligaris
Located in Kansas City, MO
Single Bay wall shelving unit by Calligaris, Italy, 1970s. Each piece of glass is signed
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Mid Century Wall Unit with 8 Shelves, circa 1950 - 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural wall unit having eight shelves, 5 smaller ( 36 W x 10 D inches ) and 2 wider
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Rare Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Teak Wood Modular Unit, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modular free-standing unit was produced in Scandinavia during the 1960s. It is made of teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Teak

1980s Vintage Modular Bookshelf Unit Manner of Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jea
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Monrovia, CA
Modular Shelving And Or Bookshelf Unit Of Solid Wood. The Shelving Modular Unit Has Ample Shelving For
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 4 bay
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular Teak wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
shelving unit went on to win the gold medal at the Finland Furniture Fair in 1950 and silver medal at the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Tall Victorian Dresser Unit Bookcase with Original Glazing and Red Brown Lacquer
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
corbels which provides a small yet decorative detail to the base unit, The square mounded plinth and
Category

Early 20th Century British Rococo Revival Dressers

Materials

Pine

Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
System shelving unit went on to win the gold medal at the Finland Furniture Fair in 1950 and silver medal
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish 2-Bay Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish 2-Bay Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Mid-Century
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Large Wall Unit w/ Shelves, Desk, and Light by Coen de Vries for Pilastro
By Pilastro, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is comprised of multiple panel-backed Pilastro bookcases with extended shelving units. The metal is
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Sheet Metal

Danish Wall Unit in Rose Teak, w/ seats, 4 panels, Cabinets w/ keys, Shelves
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Basel, BS
! There are four panels, onto which shelving and cabinets are placed. The wall system comes with
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

3 in 1 Bar Unit in Mink Shagreen & Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The 3 in 1 bar unit by R&Y Augousti is the ultimate luxury piece of furniture. This piece can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Staiths Console Table — Small — Blackened Steel Frame — Patinated Brass Top
By Novocastrian, Richy Almond
Located in Washington, GB
to order. Custom sizes and finishes are available. Also available as a shelving unit. Measures
Category

2010s British Modern Console Tables

Materials

Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Steel, Bra...

Perforated Small Low Storage Box, Birch Wood Perforated Box by Erik Olovsson
By Erik Olovsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
allows light to flow through. The boxes are light and easy to hold. They work both as stand alone units
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch

French Pair Bow-Front Painted Open Shelves, Approximately 3.5" Tall & Wide
Located in Atlanta, GA
taupe and beige hues. These mid-century French four level shelving units, with their smaller proportions
Category

Mid-20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Wood

Bookcase with Sliding Doors
Located in Brescia, IT
storage unit with sliding doors, the upper part is an adjustable-height shelving system. Simple
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Bookcase with Sliding Doors
Bookcase with Sliding Doors
H 59.06 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Tarnished Brass and Blackened Steel Block Side Table
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
act as stools or a small coffee table or turned upright to act as a small shelving or storage unit
Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

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Small Shelving Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal small shelving unit for your home. Each small shelving unit for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and steel. There are 59 variations of the antique or vintage small shelving unit you’re looking for, while we also have 59 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the small shelving unit you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A small shelving unit, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made small shelving unit over the years, but those crafted by Ghidini 1961, Gubi and Mathieu Matégot are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Small Shelving Unit?

Prices for a small shelving unit can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $342 and can go as high as $62,963, while the average can fetch as much as $4,220.

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 Small 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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