Caned Wall Unit
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Chrome Cane White Wall Shelf Unit by DUX of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Swedish chrome Cane white wall shelf unit cabinet by DUX of Sweden. Beautiful
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 83 in W 57 in D 16.5 in
Rattan and Cane Wall Mirrors from 1970's, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rectangular wall mirrors from 1970's, Spain. Woven rattan and cane frame. Very decorative per unit
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Narrow 1950s Bookcase / Wall Unit in Teak, Jacaranda + Cane
Located in Berkeley, CA
, Cane
Measurements: 39.5? wide x 14? deep x 46? tall
Condition: In excellent original condition.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak, Cane, Jacaranda
Derk Jan de Vries Modular 'Samara' Wall Unit in Ash and Cane
By Maisa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
di Seveso. This playful wall unit consists of multiple compartments each configured into a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Cane, Glass, Ash
Gorgeous Mid-Century Oak, Cane & Chrome Wall Unit Featuring Adjustable Shelving
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous mid-century oak, cane & chrome wall unit featuring adjustable shelving.
Absolutely love
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
H 78 in W 30 in D 16 in
Vintage 3-Piece Wrapped and Woven Rattan Etagere Wall Unit
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Billy Baldwin Style 3-Piece Wrapped Cane Etagere Wall Unit
Fabulous vintage 3-piece rattan
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Organic Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Hardwood
Original Vintage Rum Poster, Rhum Negrita Old Nick, West Indies, 1899
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original vintage poster-Rhum Negrita Old Nick-West Indies-Sugar Cane, 1899
We see a West Indie
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Posters
Materials
Paper
Free Shipping
H 48.82 in W 35.04 in D 0.04 in
Violette Bed by KLN Studio in Cherry and Natural Cane 'King Size Pictured'
By KLN Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the wall as a separate unit. Custom dimensions for different mattress sizes are available on request
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Cherry
H 41 in W 79.5 in D 83.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk in the John Stuart's Janus Collection Style
By Janus Collection, John Stuart
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern secretary/ wall unit cabinet in the John Stuart's Janus Collection Style
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 80 in W 43 in D 16 in
Arthur Umanoff Iron Room Dividers w 140 Leather Wine Bottle Holders, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, this magnificent room divider or wall unit is the ideal companion to any entertainment home or creative
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Iron
H 66.5 in W 14 in D 10.75 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH NYNY Bookcase with Lacquered Wood and Brass Frame
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and woven cane, to design NYNY, a piece of furniture with a strong emotional dimension capable of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 78.7 in W 64.9 in D 17.7 in
MCM Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Calvin Credenza Sideboard Leather Brass Walnut
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Portland, OR
An original Mid-Century Modern credenza / wall unit model # C8506, designed by Paul Mc Cobb "The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 85.625 in W 72 in D 25.625 in
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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic, Scandinavian Modern, Series 7, model 3107 chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Perfect for dining or office/desk use. 6 stackable chairs are available, 2 ash and 4 maple...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Modernist Luggage Rack, Tubular Steel, Les Arcs, France, 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Labrit, Landes
Luggage rack made by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1968 for the ski resort Les Arcs. Support formed by wooden slats, resting on a chromed metal structure.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Chrome
H 22.45 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
Midcentury Wall Unit in Rosewood by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Mid-century rosewood shelves, designed by Kai Kristiansen FM Reolsystem by Feldballes Møbelfabrik. These shelves are emblematic of the minimalist aesthetics and functional design phi...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
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H 78.75 in W 101.58 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Teak Pull Out Sofa Bed with Detached Headboard and Sliding Doors
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak daybed and matching headboard with storage cabinets and shelves. The headboard is detached, bed can easily be pushed in as a sofa or pulled out for more space as a b...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Teak
H 29.625 in W 76 in D 33.625 in
Concrete Side Table "A" Abecedario Collection Studio Irvine for Forma&Cemento
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
Coffee table A is part of the Abecedario Collection and marks the beginning of a language in cement that will create a concrete alphabet made up by tables and stools casted through a...
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2010s Italian Brutalist End Tables
Materials
Concrete
H 15.36 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Large 47" x 30" Italian Restored Split Reed Rattan Arched Wall Mirror
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored reed rattan arched wall mirror featuring a streamlined 25-strand arch along the top and bottom with 15-strang stacked side panels along a mirror fixed to a wood frame.
Outsi...
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Vintage 1970s Wall Mirrors
Materials
Rattan
Franco Albini Style Bamboo Rattan Mirror with Arched Top
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini style handcrafted bamboo and rattan mirror with arched top.
This mirror features a double bamboo frame with rattan decorative details be...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
Rare Stunning Atomic Age Boomerang Desk and Gemini Leather Armchair, France 1970
Located in New York, NY
France, 1970's
A phenomenal Space Age boomerang desk. A beautifully elongated and angled Formica top cantilevers over a steel column with a spring-loaded compartmentalized drawer, r...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 23 in W 54 in D 100 in
Adrian Pearsall "Boomerang" Walnut & Boucle Tweed Sofa for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrian Pearsall "Boomerang" walnut & boucle tweed saofa for Craft Associates.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Walnut
1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly versatile and functional Cado wall unit in walnut by Danish designer Poul Cadovius.
We currently have many different Cado pieces in stock and can customize your order to incl...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Credenza by Paul McCobb Planner Group #1513 Blonde Doors Maple
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful mid-century low credenza cabinet with blonde maple sliding doors by Paul McCobb circa 1950 planner group #1513 has 2 adjustable shelves with pins - solid maple construction...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Modern Black Lage Bookcase, Brass Walnut, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lage Bookcase, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Lage modern bookcase was designed to be the focal point in any living area or office. Its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 94.49 in W 78.75 in D 14.97 in
Hans Wegner Sideboard Model RY-26 by RY Møbler in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sideboard model RY-26 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Norman Bel Geddes Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Art Deco Twin Bed with Nightstand
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Studio City, CA
How fabulous is this? Art Deco twin-sized bed and gorgeously designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons in original vintage condition. A really fantastic piece. Apparently hard to fin...
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
H 38 in W 53.5 in D 13.5 in
Wall Mounted Cabinet with Desk for Les Arcs by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Wall Mounted Cabinet with desk for Les Arcs by Charlotte Perriand
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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Large French Midcentury Rattan and Caned Wall Unit
Located in Troy, MI
French wall unit has a rattan frame with two sides, circa 1950s. The three drawer unit and two
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Wood
Noral Olson Kopenhavn Mid Century Danish Freestanding Desk Wall Unit
By Noral Olson
Located in Countryside, IL
Noral Olson Kopenhavn mid century Danish freestanding desk wall unit
Wall unite measures: 84.5
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Cane, Wood
Founders Style MCM Walnut Cane Front Freestanding Wall Unit Section Bookcase
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Founders style mid century walnut cane front freestanding wall unit section bookcase
This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 73 in W 33.75 in D 16 in
Hans Wegner Wall Unit, Room Divider or Sideboard, Rare Teak and Cane Version
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kansas City, MO
Excellent original condition Hans Wegner storage cabinet in teak. Sliding cane covered teak sliding
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 72 in W 71 in D 50.25 in
Paul McCobb Wall Unit
Located in New York, NY
A wall unit designed by Paul McCobb with woven door panels. It comes in two pieces the upper having
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20th Century American Shelves
Materials
Walnut, Cane, Milk Glass
Walnut, Cane and Aluminum Wall Unit or Room Divider by Founders, circa 1970
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Walnut, cane and aluminum wall unit or room divider by Founders, circa 1970. A division of Knoll
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Founders Walnut and Cane Hanging Wall Cabinet Shelving Unit
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic, founders hanging cabinet wall unit, made of walnut wood and
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 48 in W 33.5 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Cadovius Danish Teak Cane Glass Wall Unit Scandinavian, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a breathtaking, teak, three bay wall unit, with cane and glass sliding
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 78 in W 98.5 in D 16 in
Teak Danish Modern Shelving Wall Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Danish Modern freestanding teak wall unit. Beautiful wood grain, golden caning accents
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Woven Front Wall Unit
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering an exceptional woven front Mid-Century Modern wall unit cabinet by Baker Furniture. The
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Midcentury Jack Cartwright for Founders, Room Divider Wall Unit
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Las Vegas, NV
restored three part, walnut and cane, free standing Wall Unit or room Divider by Jack Cartwright for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Cane, Walnut
The Wall Unit By Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rosewood wall unit comprised of six panels (each 30.75" wide) --- one reed covered and five
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Vintage 1950s Danish Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Arthur Umanoff Mayan Sun Wall Unit for Shaver Howard
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1965. This piece is in excellent condition. We also have the cylindrical shelf unit available, priced
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Outstanding Three Piece Wall Unit By Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large mid-century modern modular unit made of three tall standing components. Designed by Founders
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wall Unit/Room Divider with Bed by Hans Wegner
Located in Hudson, NY
Unusual wall unit, RY 100, with drop down single bed. Front of bed panel is cane, finished on the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Shelves
Mid-Century Modern Founders Walnut Cane Hanging Wall Cabinet Credenza Set, 1960s
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an outstanding Founders set, a hanging cabinet wall unit, made of walnut
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 30 in W 67 in D 18 in
Midcentury Vintage French Bamboo & Rattan 3-Tier Shelf Shelving Unit, 1960s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Vintage small bamboo wicker cane canework wooden.
Three Tier Standing Shelf Shelving Unit Display
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
H 27.17 in W 13 in D 11.03 in
Wicker Basketweave and Faux Bamboo Cabinet
Located in Jacksonville, FL
for details. We also have the full 3-piece wall unit available, see our other listings.
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Style Three Bay Wall Unit Founders Mid-Century Modern
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman style three bay walnut and caned wall unit. The upright poles are solid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Teak Freestanding Wall Unit, Cane Front Room Divider
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful freestanding shelf unit features a wide variety of storage and organizational
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Four Bay Mid-Century Free Standing "Cado" Wall Unit, circa 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Peabody, MA
Large four bay freestanding wall unit, circa 1960s. Various drawers and storage compartments, and a
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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Cane, Walnut
Mid-century Modern Walnut Wall Unit or Bookshelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This lovely vintage wall unit offers a stylish combination of storage and display options including
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Milo Baughman Attributed Walnut and Aluminium Wall Unit by Founders
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a stunning modern wall unit by Founders, a Division of Knoll International, attributed to
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Pair of Gold Finish Cane & Glass Shelf Decorative Etageres Display Wall Units
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of gold finish cane & glass shelf decorative etageres display wall units.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
H 72 in W 31 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Wall Unit or Book Shelf in Walnut and Cane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
modular and adjustable to suit your needs. It features solid walnut construction with cane details.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Danish Modern Style Wall Unit by Founders
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern or Cado style wall unit, made by Founders, American, circa 1960s. We actually have
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Metal
Mid-Century Cado Wall Mounted Book Case Shelving Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Peabody, MA
", overall height of unit 58". All components are 31.5" wide.
Cabinet with two drawers and cane front
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Brass
Vintage Modern Asian Influenced Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique staggered shelf open display on top with double door storage below. Unique lines, cane front
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Freestanding Modular Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful and versatile walnut and aluminum wall unit with cane front storage cabinets and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
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Walnut
Rosewood Veneered Pair of Wall Units by Franco Alibini, 1958
By Franco Albini
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of elegant and modern wall units, with a decisive minimal design. Made of wood with rosewood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Night Stands
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Rosewood, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sligh Lowry Petite Walnut Veneer 6 Drawer Desk Cane Front
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
and living area wall units. Charles R. Sligh Jr. died in 1997 at the age of 91. Sligh product
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Cane, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A wonderful two-piece wall unit with tons of room for storage and display. This beautiful vintage
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Italian Walnut Buffet Sideboard and Bar
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern Italian wall unit in walnut featuring multiple storage and display areas. Four
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Vintage 1950s Italian Dry Bars
Materials
Cane, Glass, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bookcases or Shelves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of vintage modern free standing wall units feature plenty of room for storage
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Arthur Umanoff Room Divider with Leather Wine Racks and Butcher Blocks, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
) individual black iron frames, this magnificent room divider or wall unit is the ideal companion to any
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Iron
H 66.5 in W 54.75 in D 10.75 in
American 1960's walnut, rattan, chrome, free-standing wall unit
Located in New York, NY
1960's freestanding, walnut, cane, chrome, and glass wall unit. It is available as shown (as a 3
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20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
1960's Brass and Marble Coffee / Console Table
Located in New York, NY
1960's Brass framed console / coffee table with inset marble top and caned lower shelves. High end
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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Paul McCobb calvin group secretary cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb Calvin group secretary wall unit featuring a pull out writing / serving surface
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American Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Blacksmith Repaired Regency Mahogany Library Bergère Chair, circa 1815
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
elegant swept framed back to rear sabre legs and turned front legs, with a caned seat and back, the left
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Antique 1810s English Regency Bergere Chairs
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Mahogany
Good Decorative Pair of circa 1810 Regency Painted Simulated Bamboo Side Chairs
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
finish, now distressed commensurate with age, each with bergere cane seats and simulated bamboo supports
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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Side Chairs
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Pine
H 32 in W 17.25 in D 19.25 in
Regency Period Parcel-Gilt and Painted Open Armchair, circa 1820
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
treating each room as a unit with individual furnishings and wall decorations in harmony of theme or colour
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Caned Wall Unit For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal caned wall unit for your home. Frequently made of wood, natural fiber and cane, every caned wall unit was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect caned wall unit — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each caned wall unit bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one caned wall unit that is appealing in its simplicity, but Founders Furniture Company, Poul Cadovius and Arthur Umanoff produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Caned Wall Unit?
The average selling price for a caned wall unit at 1stDibs is $3,295, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $6,995 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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