Mid-Century Italian Three-Section Teak Shelving System
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid-Century furniture of the 1950s and 1960s frequently combined Scandinavian material sensibilities — particularly the use of teak — with a more expressive, craft-oriented a...
Teak
Mid-century Italian Bookcase Or Shelving Unit, 1960's
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A unique 1960’s bookcase or shelving unit. Italian designer manufacturing, consisting out of a brass structure with wooden shelves. Wear consistent with age and use. Heavily patinate...
Brass
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. 4 wooden shelves with a black painted metal system and brass feet. It is very easy to disassemble with 8...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Rattan Shelving Units, Italy 1970. Set of two
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a charming set of two vintage rattan shelving units or étagères, exuding a tropical, bohemian aesthetic. The frames are crafted from natural rattan, showcasing its warm, hone...
Bamboo
$5,590 / set
20th Century Italian Industrial Library Shelving
Located in Miami, FL
A French Industrial étagère with nickel mounted frame and shelves made of Eastern European oak. Very sturdy, heavy frame and decorative cast feet. The shelves are adjustable. In ve...
Nickel
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. Wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system. It is very easy to disassemble. We work wit...
Metal
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. 4 wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system. It is very easy to disassemble.
Metal
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. 5 wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system. It is very easy to disassemble.
Metal
Large 1950s Italian Mid Century Teak Maple Freestanding Shelving System 18 Piece
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Recently imported from Italy, this is a good example of post war Italian Avant Garde design. Measuring an impressive 3-metres from floor to ceiling – a common height in Italian apart...
Brass
1970’s Italian Bamboo Shelving
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in London, Lambeth
Superb large bamboo shelving with 5 levels bounded by leather.
Bamboo
$9,333Sale Price / set|20% Off
Lips Vago Mid Century Congress Metal Shelving System 1960s
By Lips Vago
Located in Conversano, IT
This extraordinary bookcase, model Congresso, was designed and produced by Lips Vago in 1967, representing one of the most innovative and iconic modular systems of Italian design of ...
Steel
$7,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Lips Vago Mid Century Congress Metal Shelving System 1960s
By Lips Vago
Located in Conversano, IT
This extraordinary bookcase, model Congresso, was designed and produced by Lips Vago in 1967, representing one of the most innovative and iconic modular systems of Italian design of ...
Steel
$4,666Sale Price / item|20% Off
Lips Vago Mid Century Congress Metal Shelving System 1960s
By Lips Vago
Located in Conversano, IT
This extraordinary bookcase, model Congresso, was designed and produced by Lips Vago in 1967, representing one of the most innovative and iconic modular systems of Italian design of ...
Steel
$2,333Sale Price|20% Off
Lips Vago Mid Century Congress Metal Shelving System 1960s
By Lips Vago
Located in Conversano, IT
This extraordinary bookcase, model Congresso, was designed and produced by Lips Vago in 1967, representing one of the most innovative and iconic modular systems of Italian design of ...
Steel
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.
Aluminum
Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Étagères Shelving Units
By LaBarge
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Pair of vintage Italian gold gilt smoked glass shelves étagères with pineapple finials. Smoked glass shelving and a cane shelf. Classic styling with a pop. Curbside to NYC/Philly $600
Metal
Extra-Large Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in North Miami, FL
Rare Industrial Italian wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able to your design needs. A very long shelving unit fitted with eight (8) powder coated ...
Metal, Brass
Elegant wall-mounted shelving unit attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique wall unit with matching credenza designed by Elio Monesi (1927–1994), created for his private home in Milan. The system is composed of two rosewood wall panels and three wenge...
Brass
1960s Curvy Steel Framed Standing Shelving Unit with Teak Shelves, Italy
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1960s free-standing shelving unit with unusual black enameled steel frame and teak shelving. The frame has unusual curvy bent steel sides and features 3 shelves with back gua...
Steel
Osvaldo Borsani Tecno L60 shelving system secretary or bar cabinet, Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Skokie, IL
Osvaldo Borsani L60 shelving system with integrated secretary or bar cabinet Osvaldo Borsani L60 shelving system with integrated secretary or bar cabinet for Tecno, Italy, designed ...
Pearwood, Patent Leather, Walnut
Italian Modular Shelving Wall Unit with Cabinets in Walnut Stainless Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular shelving wall unit, walnut, stainless steel, smoked glass, Italy, 1970s Designed and made in Italy, a streamlined bookcase that is meant to be affixed to the wall. The const...
Stainless Steel
Romeo Rega Gold Plated Brass Etagere Shelving Console, Italy, C.1960
By Romeo Rega
Located in London, GB
Romeo Rega Gold Plated Brass Etagere Shelving Console, Italy, C.1960 In excellent condition commensurate of age.
Brass
Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System
By Simon Furniture, Enzo Mari
Located in Chicago, IL
Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System for Simon International Dima Italy, circa 1970 Enameled steel, shelves adjustable with solid plastic holders. Each individule shelve: 36 ...
Steel
Vintage Chrome & Glass Tower Shelving Unit Bookshelf
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Bensalem, PA
1970s chrome and glass shelving unit I believe it was by design Institute of America. Please look at pictures for overall detail and feel free to reach out with any questions.
Chrome
Bamboo, Brass and Smoked Glass Étagère or Shelving Unit
Located in Roma, IT
A perfect statement piece for a mid-century, Hollywood Regency or organic modern interior, ideal as a bookshelf, display unit or room divider.
Brass
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Charlotte Perr...
Aluminum
$1,760Sale Price|37% Off
Solid Brass and chrome with glass shelving unit
By Renato Zevi
Located in Toronto, ON
Solid Chrome and brass/bronze two toned shelf with up to 6 glass shelves. This solid and sturdy shelf features two metals: chrome and brass. The chrome has minimal patina. The brass ...
Brass, Chrome
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Steel
By Giorgio Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, ...
Steel
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 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characteris...
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. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Charlotte Perria...
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit midel Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Ch...
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. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Charlotte Perrian...
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 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...
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. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Char...
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. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Charlotte Perria...
Aluminum
Lips Vago set of three Congresso industrial shelving unit 1970s
By Lips Vago
Located in bari, IT
Scaffale industriale in metallo Lips Vago modello Congresso primi anni ’70. Struttura in metallo laccato bianco. I cinque ripiani sono regolabili in altezza. Il sistema di scaffalatu...
Metal
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 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Ch...
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. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Charlotte Perria...
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. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Charlotte Perria...
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit midel Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...
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. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...
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. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Char...
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminum by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characteris...
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 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...
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. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Charlotte Pe...
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. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Char...
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. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...
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. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...
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 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Char...
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. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Charlotte Perr...
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 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Char...
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. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Char...
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. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Charlotte Perrian...
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit midel Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Green, Yellow Aluminium
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characteris...
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 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...
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. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 69.69 in W 29.93 in D 14.57 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Gold Plated Shelving Unit Étagère, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Valkenswaard, NL
Italian Mid-century Modern gold plated shelving unit étagère with clear and black glass, 1970s.
Metal, Gold Plate
Unavailable
H 48.82 in W 129.14 in D 16.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Spruce Painted Wood Industrial Shelving Units
Located in Florence, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of spruce painted wood industrial shelving units.
Spruce
Unavailable
H 76.78 in W 106.3 in D 23.63 in
Multi Storage Functional Italian Shelving System Room Divider with Art Work
By Franco Albini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning modular and multi functional free standing lacquered metal with copper feet shelving unit - cupboard - room divider - credenza with multi storage possibilities, a bookcase, ...
Metal, Brass
Shelving Unit by Osvaldo Borsani
By Arredamenti Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Anodised aluminium, solid teak wood shelves, teak wood veneered plywood side stanchions. Manufactured by Arredamenti Borsani, circa 1946. Measures: 202 x 83 x 33 cm. Literature:...
606 Universal Shelving by Dieter Rams
By Dieter Rams, DePadova 1
Located in LYON, FR
Shelve 606 universal shelving in aluminum, upscale version. Freestanding or wall-mounted. Highly flexible shelving and storage system. The storage measures 66.5 cm or 91 cm ...
Aluminum
Metal and Teak Shelving Unit, 1960s
Located in Savona, IT
Shelving unit produced in the 1960s. Uprights in black plasticized metal. Shelves in teak veneered wood. Good condition, signs and shortcomings of wood due to normal use over time...
Metal
Glifo Shelving System by Enzo Mari for Gavina
By Enzo Mari
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Rare "Glifo" shelving system by Enzo Mari for Gavina, 1966. Additional pieces available to construct a long credenza style unit.
Plastic
Italian Mid-Century Shelving by F.E.A.L
Located in London, GB
A tall adjustable shelving display unit attributed to F.E.A.L. Italy, c1950s. Brass and teak shelves, slot into an aluminium frame. The unit completely disassembles for t...
Brass
Sold
H 66.75 in W 36 in D 13.5 in
Unique Midcentury Italian Reverse Painted Glass and Brass Shelving Unit
Located in Miami, FL
Hues of blue gray reverse painted glass adorn this unique Italian midcentury shelving unit with drawers and brass accents.
Brass
Shelving Unit, Italian Manufactory, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large shelf made of wedge-shaped partitions with individually placeable glass shelves.
Glass, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Large Shelving Display
Located in London, GB
A large display shelving unit. Italy, c1960s. Good quality, combining form and function. Some wear and scuffs commensurate with age but generally good condition. Self...
Wood
Mid-20th Century, Italian Brass Chrome Shelving Unit
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Wonderfully elegant Mid-Century Italian shelving unit in brass, chrome and with smokey glass shelves.
Brass, Chrome
Sleek Mid-Century Italian Brass Shelving Unit
Located in New York, NY
Brass shelving unit with four levels of different sizes. The bottom two levels have smoked glass shelves while the upper two have clear glass shelves. All shelves can be made clear o...
1960s Italian Mid-Century Ladder Shelving in Cadovius Style
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid-Century ladder-style shelving from the 1960s, inspired by Poul Cadovius's influential wall system designs.
Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Teak Brass Shelving, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Teak shelf with adjustable shelves in height, black lacquered metal feet and brass height adjustable pads.
Teak
Mid-Century Poul Cadovius Inspired Italian Wall Shelving Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, Mid-Century, Poul Cadovius inspired teak wall mounted shelving system with attractive, brass risers and adjustable cabinets and shelves. A beautiful example of classic Mid-...
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Shelving Piece in the Manner of Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Austin, TX
Italian vintage standing shelving in the manner of Paolo Buffa.
Brass
Sold
H 113.5 in W 85 in D 65 in
Mid-Century Italian Corner Shelving Unit, Gio Ponti Style, Bookmatched Wood
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An architecturally compelling Italian corner room divider shelving unit attributed to the Gio Ponti design aesthetic. The piece features a floor-to-ceiling adjustable support rod wit...
Metal
Sold
H 18.9 in W 16.54 in D 9.85 in
Mid-Century Bonacina (attr) Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker Bedside Shelving 50s Italy
By Bonacina
Located in Palermo, IT
Delightful pair of wall-mounted bedside tables that can also be used as double-shelf shelving, in bamboo, rattan and woven wicker. Attributable to Bonacina, Italian production from t...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Sold
H 90.56 in W 122.45 in D 15.75 in
Large Mid-Century Italian Metal and Brass Shelf / Shelving System, around 1970
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful Large Mid-Century Italian Metal and Brass Shelf / Shelving System, was made around 1970.
Metal, Brass
Italian 40s Shelving Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great for the office, bath, kitchen
Pine
Sold
H 94.49 in W 114.18 in D 14.18 in
Mid Century Italian Wall Unit / Shelving System / Shelf in Teak and Metal, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful mid century Italian wall unit or shelving system was designed and made in Italy, around 1950.
Metal
Italian Free Standing Shelving Unit
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian free standing shelving unit.
Wood
Elegant vintage Italian shelving console
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage Italian console with shelving and a single drawer at the base. This metal console has a patinated bronze finished the surface and features mirrored and glass shelve...
Metal
Elegant vintage Italian shelving console.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage Italian console with shelving and a single drawer at the base. This metal console has a patinated bronze finish to the surface and features mirrored and glass shelv...
Metal
Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in North Miami, FL
Rare Industrial wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able to your design needs. A long shelving unit fitted with seven powder coated metal posts. Post...
Metal, Brass
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H 119.3 in W 38.19 in D 17.72 in
Italian Floor to Ceiling Shelving Unit, Second Half 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A floor-to-ceiling shelving unit, with space for both display and storage. Italy, second half 20th century. Designer unknown. The set is made of wooden block-board, finished in waln...
Steel
Modular Shelving System or Room Divider, Italy, 1960s
Located in London, GB
An architectural shelving system or room divider in teak and lacquered metal. Italy 1960s. The shelving comprises four uprights - which can be configured as two single bays, a doub...
Metal, Brass
Italian Modular Teak Shelving Unit, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian modular teak shelving unit, 1960s.
Wood
Italian Library Shelving Unit By Amma
By Amma
Located in London, GB
Modubale large library shelving unit in lacquered and white painted wood produced by Amma. Bibliography: La revista dell arredamento n.83, 1962.
Vintage Brass Italian Shelving Unit, 1970s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage shelving unit was designed in the 1970s in Italy. It is made from polished brass and features glass shelves.
Brass
Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in North Miami, FL
Rare industrial wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able to your design needs. A long shelving unit fitted with six powder-coated metal posts. Posts ...
Metal, Brass
1970's Italian Modular Shelving System
Located in London, GB
A large Italian 1970's oak veneer modular shelving system. Some small patches of wear (see photos) but in overall good vintage condition.
Wood
1950's Italian shelving unit by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian 1950's Vittorio Dassi shelving unit. A perfect example of the timeless elegance of mid-century Italian design is this stunning shelving unit crafted by the renowned ...
Walnut
Sold
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 12.6 in
Set of four Cubic Shelving Units, dark brown, veneered, Italy 20th century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four cube-shaped shelf elements that can be combined as desired. The elements are stained dark brown and are connected to each other by means of screws.
Wood
Freestanding Shelving Unit by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in The Hague, NL
Crafted from beautifully grained wood with refined brass accents, this bookcase exudes mid-century Italian sophistication. Its timeless design makes it a stunning addition to both mo...
Brass
Pair of Italian Brass and Glass Shelving Units
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
An utterly fantastic and unique pair of vintage Italian brass and glass shelving units with different depths, giving it an almost three-dimensional look. A true sculpture in itself. ...
Brass
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H 101.18 in W 43.31 in D 18.11 in
Mid-20th Century Shelving Unit Mod. Lib 2 by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
Located in New York, NY
Modular shelving unit with brass feet and shelves in black. The Lib 2 model was designed by Ignazio Gardella (1905-1999) for Azucena around 1955. Lit: Giuliana Gramigna: Design Itali...
Brass, Steel
Shelving Unit by Roberto Monsani Laminate Vintage Italy 1980s
By Roberto Monsani
Located in Milano, IT
Wall shelving unit designed by Roberto Monsani. Part of a tailored furnishing. Structure made of laminate with Plexiglas shelves with lighting. Manufactured in Italy, 1970s-1980s.
Laminate, Plexiglass
1970's Vintage Italian Chrome Shelving Cabinet by Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Italian shelving unit in chrome and glass. This was designed by Renato Zevi for Zevi, it was made in Italy in the 1970’s. The quality is fantastic, this is a ve...
Chrome
Lips Vago Congresso Shelving Unit, Lips Vago, Italy, 1960
By Lips Vago
Located in London, GB
The ‘Congresso’ shelf was originally manufactured by Lips Vago, a small design company that led modularity, elegance and style in functional design. The Congresso shelf was original...
Metal
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H 80.32 in W 100.4 in D 16.93 in
Midcentury Teak Shelving Drawers Doors Modular Shelf, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Solid teak structure modular shelving. Shelves and modules with doors and drawers. Curved wood handles. Height adjustable legs, finished in brass details.
Brass
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H 59.06 in W 32.68 in L 59.06 in
Isa Bergamo Midcentury Rectangular Brown Metallic Italian Shelving, 1950
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Madrid, ES
Shelving designed by Isa Bergamo. Metal structure with 3 modules, shelves, drawers and a hinged door.
Metal, Brass
Italian Modular Shelving Unit in Metal and Glass, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
Italian modular shelving unit in metal and glass, c.1980s. brass finished metal and glass. The entire unit can be disassembled to be shipped and will require reassembly. We can als...
Metal
Shelving Unit/Book Case
Located in New York, NY
Decorative brass shelving unit with black glass shelves. Designed in Italy, C 1950.
Brass
Italian 1970s Shelving System or Room Divider by Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in London, GB
Wide symmetrical shelving system by Romeo Rega. Polished brass frame with clear glass shelves sit on black lacquered base. Would make a perfect bookcase, display shelving or floating...
Brass
1970's Vintage Italian Lucite, Brass & Chrome Etagere Shelving Stand
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made vintage etagere with a lucite, brass and chrome frame. This was made in Italy, it dates from the 1970’s. This model is of fantastic quality and is a v...
Brass, Chrome
Rare 1950's Italian Walnut & Brass Three-Section Shelving System
Located in North Miami, FL
This fantastic 1950's Italian crafted mahogany wood slat and floating walnut shelf system features 7 wood and brass shelves of differing depths for books, art, sculpture, etc. Compr...
Brass
1970s Renato Zevi Etagere or Pair of 1970s Italian Shelving
By Renato Zevi
Located in London, Lambeth
Stunning pair of Renato Zevi shelving chrome, glass, brass Italian, 1970s.
Chrome
Shelving System in Teak
Located in London, GB
Adjustable shelving system in teak. Three sections. Teak, lacquered metal with brass details.
Brass
Shelving System in Teak
Located in London, GB
Adjustable shelving system in teak. Three sections. Teak, lacquered metal with brass details. All shelves can be adjusted to suit. The unit can actually be freestanding if requ...
Brass
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H 85.44 in W 82.68 in D 22.45 in
Philippe Starck John Lld Double Shelving Unit Disform Barcelona Italy 1977
By Philippe Starck, Disform
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beauiful and hard to find double shelving unit or bookcase model John Ild designed by Philippe Starck for Disform in Italy 1977. This very nice wall unit consists of three black coat...
Metal
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H 62.21 in W 36.62 in L 62.21 in
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Brass and Green Glass Étagère Shelving Display
By Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen, Romeo Rega, Milo Baughman
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish Italian geometric shiny brass étagère, shelving display with top and bottom plus eight central tempered clear green glass inset shelves.
Brass
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H 85.44 in W 82.68 in D 22.45 in
Philippe Starck double shelving unit model John lld Disform Italy 1977
By Disform, Philippe Starck
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful and hard to find double shelving unit or bookcase model John Ild designed by Philippe Starck for Disform in Italy 1977. This very nice wall unit consists of three black coa...
Metal
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H 83 in W 158 in D 25 in
Ico Parisi Fratelli Rizzi Custom Italian Walnut Library Shelving Storage, 1958
By Ico Parisi, Fratelli Rizzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ico Parisi Fratelli Rizzi custom Italian walnut library shelving storage, 1958. Freestanding library ‘wall unit’ shelving storage. Tripartite. with rolling cart / table book trolley....
Stainless Steel
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H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 44.89 in
Italian 1960s Brass Étagère Shelving Unit Attributed by Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Naples, IT
Brass étagère with 4 smoke glass shelves. Attributable as style and elegance to Romeo Rega.
Brass
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H 47.25 in W 27.56 in D 11.03 in
Italian Modular Wall Shelving System in Black Steel and Bronze, 1970s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The shelving system is based on perforated uprights and metal shelves that hook onto them, a constructive grammar that favours visual lightness and complete modularity. The vertical ...
Metal, Bronze
Pair Mid Century Italian Walnut Shelf Cabinets
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of mid-century walnut shelf cabinets dates from circa 1950. Each unit features four open shelves above a single-door enclosed cabinet, supported by uprights...
Maple, Walnut
$2,900
H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair in Rosewood and Black Leather, Sweden
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair, designed by Arne Norell and produced by Norell Möbel AB in Sweden. Frame of solid rosewood with beautifully aged black patinated leather upholstery. All ...
Leather, Rope, Wood
$7,580 / item
H 70 in W 76 in D 12 in
Casey Lurie Studio Modern High "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
“Shelving can be the most mundane thing you own, or it can be the beautiful bones of a room as pleasing to see as anything it displays. Casey Lurie’s Primo system would be the latter...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Metal
$2,536 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$6,883 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$26,250 / set
H 6.7 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very nice Mah Jong modular sofa with the original and colorfull ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric! Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France. In the 1970s Hans Hopfer created the Mah Jong...
Fabric
$2,450 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
$31,500
H 109.45 in W 104.34 in D 13.78 in
Franco Albini Rosewood Mid-Century Modern “LB7” Modular Bookcase for Poggi, 1957
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Vicenza, IT
LB7 bookcase, designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Poggi in 1957. Modular bookstore composed by upholds, containers with flying and doors, shelve. The industrial standard...
Brass, Iron
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
Very Rare Bar Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An very rare bar cabinet attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s. Structurally sound and ready to use. Some marks to the top surface and inside shelves. Fast shipping worldw...
Wood
Unavailable|$33,000
H 102.76 in W 130.71 in D 13 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library wall-unit, walnut, Italy, 1960s Rooted in Italy’s mid-century design tradition, this substantial bookcase highlights the makers architectural sensibility and refined taste f...
Walnut
The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.