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"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
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
H 112 in W 170 in D 13.77 in
Industrial Rustic Distressed Metal Shelving Bookcase or Display Unit
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Mid to Late 20th Century Industrial Rustic distressed metal shelving, bookcase, or
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Shelves
Materials
Metal
Opinion Ciatti La Gabbia Shelving Unit
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
La Gabbia, Lapo Ciatti's storage cabinet is a sculptural element of scenic impact made of metal and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare Industrial Italian wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Extra-Large Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare Industrial Italian wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lips Vago 'Triennal' Bookcases or Shelving System
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Triennale' set of four shelving units or bookcases, dark green lacquered steel, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
19th Century German Biedermeier Pair of Mahogany Bookcase, Library Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
veneered Mahogany in good condition. The top part of the tall library cabinets are enhanced by a hand
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Wire
H 82.75 in W 31 in D 15.5 in
Congresso by Lips Vago White Metal Bookcase 60s
By Lips Vago
Located in Padova, IT
companies that they designed models for archives and libraries such as this particular piece.
The shelving
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for Gubi in Oak
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
his ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' Shelf for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' Shelf for GUBI in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
his ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-Shelf System for Gubi in Black Ash
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak (95cm)
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' Shelf for Gubi in Oak
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for Gubi is executed in three wood veneer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
la bibliothèque," or his ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Large Industrial Shelves or Store Display Fixture, France, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Large and deep 20th century French industrial store display fixture or shelving unit, etagere
Category
20th Century French Industrial Shelves
Materials
Iron
Vintage Brass Tennis Racket Clip 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
addition for anyone's office, den, library, work desk area, book shelving.
Circa 1980s and was originally
Category
Late 20th Century French Folk Art Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcase in White Steel
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving unit, white lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s.
Constructed from steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Lips Vago Double 'Congresso' Bookcase in White Steel
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving unit, white lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s.
Constructed from steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Lips Vago Set of Five 'Congresso' Bookcases
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving units, black and red lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s.
Constructed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Corner Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
edges of the sheet metal form highlights that act as a geometric mapping of the mirroring cavities
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 97.75 in D 16.25 in
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
H 38 in W 97.75 in D 16.25 in
Meridian Modular Credenza, Modern Steel Etagere Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
shelving unit
The beauty of this design is that each of the three units is fully functional and complete
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 38 in D 16.25 in
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
Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Etagere Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
the library. Each of the three units connect from hidden access points inside the cabinet in order to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 97.75 in D 16.25 in
Steel and Leather Adjustable Library Shelving
Located in Jefferson, NY
Formed sheet metal shelving with welded steel framework, bridle leather detail on shelf top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Steel
Scandinavian Modular Library Shelving in Yellow and Black Metal by Reska Denmark
Located in London, GB
Metal Reska library shelving was developed in 1949 by Rudolph Koreska in Denmark. Free standing
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 70.87 in W 106.3 in D 18.51 in
Library/shelving unit by Pierluigi Spandolini
By Pierluigi Spandolini
Located in London, GB
Extensive library/shelving unit by Pierluigi Sapandolini for Genzini. The unit consists of 6 black
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Shelves
Rare Italian Wall-Mounted Library or Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare industrial wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able to your
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Shelves
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mahogany Faux Bamboo Library Bookcase Étagère Shelving Unit Cabinet
Located in West Hartford, CT
bottom, five shelves at top and a gilt metal decorative border at top.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Charles and Ray Eames ESU Storage Unit Shelving Library Étagère Room Divider
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Hartford, CT
plated steel uprights, and crossed metal struts inspired by industrial warehouse shelving. The walnut
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Library Table
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Modernist library table with integral shelving and magazine drawer. Figured walnut
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Tables
Materials
Metal
Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare industrial wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able to your
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare Industrial wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able to your
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Feal library, original from 60s
By Feal
Located in Milano, Lombardia
black metal. These libraries exude a bold and sophisticated aura, making a striking statement in any
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Library Table
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco library coffee table with integral shelving and chromed metal surround detail. Figured
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Lips Vago Congresso Shelving Unit, Lips Vago, Italy, 1960
By Lips Vago
Located in London, GB
library shelving system. It is made from steel sheets, with bookends positioned by one or both sides; the
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Vittorio Introini Library System Model P700, 1969 Saporiti
By Vittorio Introini
Located in Berlin, Berlin
shelving system 'P700' with polished chrome metal frame and four stainless steel shelves.
Literature
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Vittorio Introini Library System Model P700, 1969 Saporiti
By Vittorio Introini
Located in Berlin, Berlin
shelving system 'P700' with polished chrome metal frame and four stainless steel shelves. One shelf with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare Set of Yale Provenance Snead System Cast Iron Archival Shelving System
Located in New York, NY
A set of rare Snead bookshelves designed for use in public libraries, underwritten by Andrew
Category
20th Century North American Shelves
Materials
Iron
H 83.5 in W 172 in D 16.75 in
Edwardian-Era Revolving Bookcase or Library Stand of Oak on Rolling Casters
Located in Austin, TX
sub-divided into eight shelving compartments, with a moulded square top connecting the lower two tiers
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 32.25 in W 18 in D 17.75 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Four-Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
antique ladder in a study or library to access tall cabinets or shelving. Tallest step: 35.5" from the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ladders
Materials
Iron
H 41 in W 19.5 in L 41 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Five-Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
antique ladder in a study or library to access tall cabinets or shelving. Tallest step: 44" from the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ladders
Materials
Iron
H 44 in W 17.5 in L 44 in
PAIR OF ORANGE METAL INDUSTRIAL ADJUSTABLE STORAGE SHELVES
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of heavy duty industrial orange painted steel rolling shelving storage units, with notched
Category
Vintage 1940s American Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Lips Vago Set of three 'Congresso' bookcases, 1960
By Lips Vago
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
plates with holes on the sides, creating a strong graphic pattern.
Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Two Lips Vago Congresso Shelves, Italy, 1960
By Lips Vago
Located in London, GB
shelving unit was an outcome of the collaboration. It is made of steel metal sheets that bend upwards at
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Lips Vago Double Congresso Shelves, Italy, 1960
By Lips Vago
Located in London, GB
functional, modular furniture. Originally designed as a library shelving system. It is made from steel sheets
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
PAUL EVANS
Located in Chicago, IL
PAUL EVANS STUDIO for Directional, Prototype Display Shelving/Library. This unique system came from
Category
Vintage 1960s American Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 77.96 in W 64.57 in D 14.97 in
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 68.9 in W 64.57 in D 12.01 in
Modular Library Shelving in Yellow and Black Metal by Reska Denmark
Located in London, GB
Vintage metal Reska library shelving was developed in 1949 by Rudolph Koreska in Denmark. Free
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Vintage Teak and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves
By Multistrux
Located in Markington, GB
Set of nineteen metal modules and teak veneer. Modular Multistrux systems were commercialized in
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 48.04 in W 96.86 in D 8.67 in
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Metal Library Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of metal library shelving on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and oak. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage piece of metal library shelving now, or shop our selection of 21 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of metal library shelving — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of metal library shelving is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and industrial styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of metal library shelving that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gubi, Mathieu Matégot and Force/Collide produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Metal Library Shelving?
The average selling price for a piece of metal library shelving at 1stDibs is $2,250, while they’re typically $599 on the low end and $62,963 for the highest priced.
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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