Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Italian modern Wall geometrical shelf in wood, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wall geometrical shelf in wood, 1980s
Italian modern wall shelf with semicircular top, entirely made of wood. The triangular structure that supports the top is made up...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Large Custom Floating Steel and Glass Shelf c. 2014
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Original custom large steel and glass shelf designed to float against the wall. Modern and minimal design. Outer rectangular steel frame supporting four large shelves. The pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Elemen Shelving Solid Walnut Shelving System, Custom Arrangements Possible
By KLN Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Elemen shelving system features solid walnut shelving with a gem cut edge, joined with single vertical members to produce a striking and dynamic visual statement. The concealed w...
Category
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Diet Wood Shelf
By Soft Baroque
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Most wood furniture today is made from veneered chipboard, it conveys its value with its outer surface.
These pieces work backwards from that layer, starting with veneer and applyin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
KALEIDO SHELF - Shelf Set
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
“Kaleido panels” were designed to break boundaries and rigid formalities, inviting us instead -through the distinct use of colors and shapes -into a world of playfulness. Inspired by...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
21st Century Marcantonio Apothecary Cabinet Wood Inlay Scapin Collezioni
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
First-Aid Box, design by Marcantonio for Scapin Collezioni
First-Aid Box is produced in limited edition of eight pieces. The external, exclusively inlaid with ramage pattern, is enriched with an iconic detail such as the blood drop...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Georges Mohasseb "Erosion" bookshelf - Limited edition of 12 + 2 AP
Located in New York, NY
The Erosion Bookshelf by George Mohasseb emerges as a truly unique and exceptional piece, embodying the artistic prowess of its creator. George Mohasseb, recognized for his mastery in merging contemporary design with ancestral techniques, elevates the bookshelf to a work of art. What sets the Erosion Bookshelf apart is Mohasseb's innovative use of traditional craftsmanship to generate its organic shape. The application of ancestral techniques infuses the piece with a poetic quality, as if it carries the weight of time and cultural heritage. Constructed from plaster hemp and water-based resin, the materials not only contribute to the bookshelf's structural integrity but also lend it an earthy and tactile quality. Exclusively crafted for Galerie Gabriel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Resin, Plaster
Maarten Baas Unique Where there is smoke cabinet, iconic dutch design
By Maarten Baas
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
MAARTEN BAAS, EARLY SMOKE CABINET
Important and rare piece of Dutch design of one of the most influential design of our time.
Provenance. From a hairdr...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Oracle Screen by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Screen by kar
Dimensions: W 158 x D 30 x H 183 cm
Materials: Ash Wood, High Gloss.
Oracle bone script dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, a t...
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2010s Chinese Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Thomas Eriksson Cross Cabinet with Glossy Varnished Finish for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Designed to store medicine, the cross cabinet by Thomas Eriksson is wall-hanging, available with a glossy varnished finish, in red, orange, green, blue a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
"Correas" Wall Mounted Bookshelf Designed by Miguel Mila' for Dessie'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Correas" is a wall mounted bookshelf, designed by Miguel Mila' and manufactured by Dessie', featuring 3 or 4 shelves, fixed to two or three uprig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian modern white lacquered wood and chromed metal shelf by D.I.D., 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white lacquered wood and chromed metal shelf by D.I.D., 1980s
Rectangular shelf, the structure is in white lacquered wood with a glossy finish. On both sides there is ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Handmade Decorative Panels in Painted Iron, Set of 2
Located in Milano, IT
We present a pair of unique, sculptural, handcrafted panels made of white-enameled iron. Each has a different shape, decorations, and sizes from the other. they feature small shelves...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Brass and Chrome Wall-Mounted Console and Mirror by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare 1985 brass and chrome wall-mounted console and mirror by Curtis Jere'
The console is signed and dated in the back see photos.
They are in good condition they have some minor w...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Chrome
shelves in oak by GUILLERME &CHAMBRON
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron customs made shelves in oak
one of the king
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak
1970's Modern Silver Chrome Finish Metal 6 Shelf Etagere Wall Cabinet
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Modern Silver Metal Etagere/ 6 Shelf Wall Storage Unit. This is a very pretty modern piece!
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Proportions of Stone Wall Object by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of Stone Wall Object by Lee Sisan
Dimensions: W 60 x D 60 x H 26 cm
Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone.
Each piece is made to order and uses natural stones, so pl...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stone, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Mahogany 3 Tier Hanging Wall Shelves
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th Century three tier Mahogany finish hanging wall shelves in very good vintage condition. Measures 31.75" in width, 8.5" in depth and 29" tall. Shelves clearance is 12"
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
21st Century "Color" Small Size Metal Shelf in Different Colors
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Color" small metal shelf
Perfect for any room.
Available in 16 different colours
H : 33 cm, W : 42 cm, D : 21.5 cm
Production time 4-5 weeks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
21st Century "Color" Medium Size Metal Shelf in Different Colors
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Color" medium metal shelf.
Perfect for any room.
Available in 16 different colours.
H : 34.5 cm, W : 60 cm, D : 24 cm
Production time 4-5 weeks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
21st Century "Color" Large Metal Shelf un Different Colors
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Color" large metal shelf
Perfect for any room.
Available in 16 different colours
H : 31 cm, W : 80 cm, D : 24 cm
Production time 4-5 weeks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Unique Corbel Shelf by Kim Thome
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique corbel shelf by Kim Thome
Dimensions: W 11 x D 13 x H 12 cm
Materials: wood
Kim Thomé is a Norwegian designer based in London.
Category
2010s British Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Handcrafted wood and copper wall-mounted shelf by
By Huy Lam
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Elevate No. 4", is a one-of-a-kind piece as part of Huy Lam's "Elevate" collection. This piece is hand-crafted by the artist in Canada with hand-carved wood fashioned with classic j...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Large Wall Hanging Shelving Unit in Solid Maple by Elliott Marks
Located in Glendale, CA
Solid maple shelving unit that hangs from wall and ready to ship. Installation instructions and hardware included. The vertical frames attach to the wall and have slots that precisel...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Maple
Oracle Shelf by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Shelf by kar
Dimensions: W 84 x D 30 x H 183 cm
Materials: Ash Wood, High Gloss.
Oracle bone script dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, a tex...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Studio Apotroes Solid Wood Bobbi Mini Shelf/Wall Art
Located in San Antonio, TX
A playful exaggeration that toes the line between functional shelf and wall art. As a kid, I was obsessed with the Borrowers. I thought it was hilarious and whimsical, and I loved ho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Beech
Sand
Located in Limhamn, SE
Made locally in Scania, south of Sweden. It is an item made in mirrored steel. It can easily get scratches and needs to be treated with care. The designer bends the mirrored shelf by...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel
Plump Crystal Clear Floating Wall Console by Ian Cochran, Rep by Tuleste Factory
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
A continuation of the Plump series of sculptural furniture. The shapes play upon the effect that resin has as light is refracted through the solid parts. The shelf is only held toget...
Category
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Resin
Opinion Ciatti Henry II Triangular Corner Wall Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well defined with contemporary lines, a geometric design and unusual shapes in order to surprise and astonish. Henri is the collection of shelves designed by Bruno Rainaldi, characte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Opinion Ciatti Henry III Triangular Wall Shelf Right
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well defined with contemporary lines, a geometric design and unusual shapes in order to surprise and astonish. Henri is the collection of shelves designed by Bruno Rainaldi, characte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Abstract Wood Little Shelf by Atelier Monochrome
Located in Geneve, CH
Abstract Wood Little Shelf by Atelier Monochrome
One of a kind.
Materials: Ceramic / Porcelain.
Dimensions: D 10 x H 5 x W 25 cm.
Atelier Monochrome is a space dedicated to the...
Category
2010s French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Wall Pocket 12"Wx 1.5"D x 5"H Navy Leather/Brass with 3 Hooks by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
From your home to your place of work, these wall pockets help keep clutter away and with a minimal aesthetic also double as magazine and book holders. Individually or stacked and eas...
Category
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Wall Pocket 12"Lx1.5"Dx5"H in Saddle Leather and Stainless Steel by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
From the home to the office, these wall pockets/magazine racks help keep clutter away. Individually or stacked, hide away loose ends from your remote control, to your mail, keys maga...
Category
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ponce Wall Cabinet by Nortstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Ponce wall cabinet by Nortstudio
Dimensions: H105 x W70 x D18 cm
Materials: Mirror polished steel, mirror-look HPL on wood; inside: cobalt blue carpet...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Unique Shelf Wall Pocket by Kim Thome
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique corbel shelf by Kim Thome
Dimensions: W 18 x D 12 x H 9 cm
Materials: Poplar
Kim Thomé is a Norwegian designer based in London.
Category
2010s British Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Plump Resin Floating Wall Console, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
This resin console by Ian Cochran is mounted into the wall to give the piece an overall floating effect. A continuation of the Plump series of sculptural furniture. The shapes play u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Resin
D33, Bookcase by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
D33 - bookcase by Cultivado Em Casa
Dimensions: 70 x 40 x 80 cm
Materials: D33 foam, acrylic paint, acrylic resin, carbon steel.
Also available: different colors
The D33 coll...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Resin
Muuto Denmark ‘Oto 100’ Storage System by Pil Bredahl
By Muuto
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Listed is a pre-owned Muuto's Oto 100 storage system, designed by Pil Bredahl in 2010, produced in very limited numbers and out of production today.
The futuristic Oto 100 storage...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Fiberglass
Mori Shelves by Tokio
Located in Geneve, CH
Mori shelves by Tokio
Dimensions: D 50 x W 472 x H 184.3 cm.
Materials: Steel, carbon fiber.
Shelves in steel with carbon fiber legs in four different hights, 27cm, 33cm, 38cm a...
Category
2010s Slovenian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Marble "Duo Shelf" Shelf, Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble "Duo Shelf" shelf - Ilaria Bianchi
Dimensions: 80 x 24 x 35cm
Materials: Marble
In the collection of shelves “Duo”, marble off cuts are combined with expanded polystyren...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Riley 3 Shelf Unit by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Riley 3 shelf unit by Dare Studio, 2018
Dimensions: H 91.1 cm, D 40 cm, W 180 cm
Materials: European white oak with black stain, powder coated frame in black...
Category
2010s British Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Dalmata Marble "I Can't Believe It's Not Stone" Stool, Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Geneve, CH
Dalmata marble "I Can't Believe It's Not Stone" stool, Ilaria Bianchi
Dimensions: 100 x 50 x 45cm
Materials: Dalmata marble, polystyrene, matt lacquered wood.
The stool has been commissioned as part of the exhibition “Milano After Hours”, an event hosted by Chamber, PIN-UP Magazine and Matylda Krzykowski at the former residence of Lucio Fontana.
This piece has been used during the event to furnish Fontana’s house, alongside works by Davide Groppi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Hatt Shelving System 4 Shelves + Storage Unit Ash Wood
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Imagine that you could have a system to organize your books in the order that suits you better. You might even have the option of having some storage for your office. Imagine that yo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Crust shelf
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
In the early stages of aluminium production, factories cast molten aluminium into massive blocks weighing in at over 26 tonnes. These blocks are clad with undulating, organic texture...
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2010s Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
30" Solid Mahogany and Brass Mounted Wall Shelf
Located in Germantown, MD
A Solid Mahogany and Brass Mounted Wall Shelf.
Measuring 30 inches in width, 8.5 inches in depth and 11.5 inches in height.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Dragon Shelf by Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
Dragon shelf by Daniel Nikolovski
Dimensions: W 80 x D 28 x H 125 cm
Materials: Massive walnut
Also available in oak.
The Dragon Series is a mini collect...
Category
2010s Macedonian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Italian modern Red plastic shelves by Marcello Siard for Kartell, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Red plastic shelves by Marcello Siard for Kartell, 1970s
Set of fantastic six shelves with asymmetric profile in bright red plastic. There are two types of measures: o...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Hatt Shelving System, 6 Shelves Ash Wood
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Imagine that you could have a system to organize your books in the order that suits you better. You might even have the option of having some storage for your office. Imagine that yo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Riley 5 Shelf Unit by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Riley 5 shelf unit by Dare Studio, 2018
Dimensions: H 164.5 cm, D 40 cm, W 180 cm
Materials: European white oak with black stain, powder coated frame in blac...
Category
2010s British Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Blackened Duo Bottle Bracket by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Blackened Duo Bottle Bracket by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 15 x D 7 x H 6 cm
Materials: Bronze (Blackened)
Available in Solo, Duo or Trio version
Bottle Bracket is a solid, hand pou...
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2010s Australian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Hatt Shelving System, 4 Shelves + Storage Unit Ash Wood
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Imagine that you could have a system to organize your books in the order that suits you better. You might even have the option of having some storage for your office. Imagine that yo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Osis Shelving by Llot Llov
Located in Geneve, CH
Osis shelving by Llot Llov
Edition 2
Dimensions: W 140 x D 35 x H 175 cm
Materials: Core board birch, powder coated steel
LLOT LLOV produce exclusive furniture and objects for priv...
Category
2010s German Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
White Grid Wall Shelf by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
White Grid wall shelf by Kristina Dam Studio
Materials: White Powder-Coated Steel.
Also available in different colors.
Dimensions: 25 x 75 x h 25cm.
The Modernist furniture co...
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2010s Danish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Hatt Shelving System, 6 Shelves Ash Wood
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Imagine that you could have a system to organize your books in the order that suits you better. You might even have the option of having some storage for your office. Imagine that yo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
NASA Colonna Shelf by Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
NASA Colonna shelf by Daniel Nikolovski
Dimensions: ø39 x H 120 cm
Materials: Aluminum, Colored Glass
NASA Colonna is a circular shelf that is comp...
Category
2010s Macedonian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Reptile Osis Shelving by Llot Llov
Located in Geneve, CH
Reptile Osis shelving by Llot Llov
Edition 2
Dimensions: W 140 x D 35 x H 175 cm
Materials: core board birch, powder coated steel
LLOT LLOV produce exclusive furniture and obje...
Category
2010s German Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Terazzo Bobo Shelf by Llot Llov
Located in Geneve, CH
Terazzo Bobo shelf by Llot Llov
Dimensions: W 160 x D 39 x H 135 cm
Materials: Powder coated steel, glacier surface, nail polish terazzo
The linear shelf BOBO completes the coll...
Category
2010s German Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Other
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