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Freestanding Mid Century Wall Unit / Room Divider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W60 D16 H70.5 SHELF HEIGHTS 18,24, 12.5, 11 Fully restored large Wall unit in structurally sound
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Scandinavian Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Wall Unit
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Scandinavian wall cabinet circa 1960's. Smart storage solution, combining a drawered desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage 1960s Teak Freestanding Wall Unit – Fully Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
freestanding wall unit not only serves as a practical storage solution but also as a significant design
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Freestanding Wall Unit Shelving
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century walnut and chrome freestanding wall unit shelving Wall unit measures: 30 wide x 16
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Vintage American Industrial Freestanding Bookshelf or Shelving Wall Unit
Located in Seattle, WA
Industrial Metal Shelf Unit, Green Patina. This is a hardy and heavy industrial, rolling shelving
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

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

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Arne Vodder Style Danish Modern Two Bay Freestanding Rosewood Wall Unit
By Arne Vodder
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Arne Vodder style rosewood two bay freestanding wall unit. This wonderful vintage unit has
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Wonderful 3 Bay Freestanding Walnut Wall Unit Stanley Mid-Century Modern
By Stanley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 3-bay freestanding walnut wall unit by Stanley. This set is rare in its original form
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Wired Shelf, Solid Freestanding Display and Storage, in Stainless Steel, Walnut
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
frame. This unit is a specimen of luxurious industrial design. It is made to last and to safe keep
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wired Shelf, Solid Freestanding Display and Storage, in Stainless Steel, Walnut
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
frame. This unit is a specimen of luxurious industrial design. It is made to last and to safe keep
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

Temple of Dream, a Freestanding Hanging Storage Cabinet, Solid Walnut Shelves
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
The temple of dream is a freestanding open storage unit with a hanging solution and two shelves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Freestanding Michel Ducaroy Wall Unit in Acrylic and Aluminum for Roche Bobois
By Michel Ducaroy, Roche Bobois
Located in Markington, GB
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy modular wall unit in acrylic and aluminum for Roche Bobois
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Vintage Freestanding Wall Unit Desk in Walnut, circa 1960s
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Mid Century Modern Freestanding Wall Unit Desk Great modernist secretary wall unit circa
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Oak Freestanding Wall Unit Shelving/Bookcase by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Freestanding Wall Unit Shelving, masterfully designed by Lou Hodges for the renowned California Design Group in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Osvaldo Borsani E22 Double Sided Freestanding Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
durability and a stylish look that is both modern and timeless. The single storage unit/bar cabinet (H 45 x W
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Freestanding Mid-Century Modern Shelf Unit in Solid Wood, Made in the 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming freestanding shelf unit with adjustable shelves, made by a Scandinavian carpenter in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Shelves

Materials

Beech

Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Shelving & Cabinet Storage Wall Units
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Mid Century Modern Bookcase Wall Unit AVALON a mid-century
Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Marc Newson 'Kiss the Future' Sideboard in Black Molded Polypropylene
By Marc Newson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marc Newson for W & LT (Wild & Lethal Trash) retail stores, freestanding storage unit or room
Category

1990s Belgian Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Plastic

Freestanding Shelf by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Architectural freestanding shelf unit, manufactured by Lane Furniture. This stylish shelf features
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Freestanding Shelf by Lane
Freestanding Shelf by Lane
H 76.25 in W 36.25 in D 18 in
Bo Concepts Copenhagen Wall System Freestanding Bookcase Cupboard
Located in GB
£7000 A very well made piece that offers huge amounts of storage, this unit has 14 shelves and 2
Category

20th Century Danish Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brutalist Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Solid wood brutalist wall unit or book case in the style of Paul Evans. The wall unit is
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Shelves

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brutalist Wall Unit, 1960s
Vintage Brutalist Wall Unit, 1960s
H 82.68 in W 122.05 in D 14.18 in
Danish Modern, Sculptural Freestanding Pine Shelf by Rainer Daumiller, 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Savvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Mid Century Modern freestanding shelving unit in solid pine. Designed by Rainer Daumiller
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Pine

Two Violin Cabinet, Humidor & Display Case, Bow Storage
Located in Perkasie, PA
The Violin Habitat is a freestanding humidity-controlled cabinet for elegantly displaying and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Oak 4 Tier Industrial x Frame Freestanding Bookcase Etagere Shelf
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Dayton, OH
century. Made from oak with four long shelves. The unit can be broken down folding up nicely for storage
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Free Standing Bookshelf or Storage Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare 1-bay freestanding walnut wall unit by Stanley. This set is rare in its original form with
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

French Style Open Shelf Unit With Gray Paint
Located in Troy, MI
Freestanding painted wood shelf unit with loads of French style found in England, circa 2010. Very
Category

2010s European Shelves

Materials

Wood

French Style Open Shelf Unit With Gray Paint
French Style Open Shelf Unit With Gray Paint
H 77.5 in W 41.5 in D 15.75 in
Prouve Style French Blue Steel Shelving Unit
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
French metal etagere in original turquoise paint; can be corner shelving or freestanding
Category

Vintage 1950s French Industrial Shelves

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Wall Unit Bookshelf by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy
By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
1960s teak wall unit. Created by the talented Proserpio brothers in their factory, which still thrives
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Danish Teak Hansen & Guldborg Wall Unit Bookcase Cabinet
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler
Located in Baltimore, MD
opens to reveal a storage area with a removable shelf. This freestanding unit can be assembled in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

20th Century French Bamboo Book Shelving - Vintage Wall Rack, Unit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
condition. The freestanding wall rack, unit is composed with three large, small levels. The small library is
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Danish Mid Century Rosewood Wall Unit by Poul Hundevad c 1960's
By Poul Hundevad
Located in New York, NY
1960's. The wall unit consists of three separate freestanding cabinets, two smaller side pieces, and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Birch, Rosewood

Large Mediterranean Bamboo Wall Unit Room Difather or Bookcase 1970 Italy
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
unit with a Mediterranean look with curved bamboo. Freestanding unit or bookcase from the 1970s. This
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bohemian Bookcases

Materials

Rattan, Bamboo

Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' Metal, Teak, Glass Modular Display Unit, Denmark 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
huge impact on the shelving area of the Danish furniture industry – he designed a freestanding modular
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Metal

Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Shelving Unit with Writing Table, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern freestanding shelving unit. Striking Belgium design from
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian Free-Standing Wall Units in Walnut on Ebonized Plinth Bases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish freestanding wall units boasting bookmatched walnut veneer (ca. early 1970s, Italy). Each
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut, Plywood, Paint

1970s Belgium Green/Blue Glass Chrome Shelving Display Cabinet Unit Belgo Chrome
By belgochrom, Belgo Chrome
Located in London, GB
1970s Belgium freestanding five shelf slim display open-fronted cabinet. The drop in green/blue
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Danish Mid Century Teak Modern Modular Wall Unit Bookcase c. 1950/60's
By Poul Cadovius, Poul Hundevad
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional freestanding wall unit, bookcase, fall front desk, constructed of teak, teak veneer
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Large WHB Vintage Wall unit or string bookcase 1960 Germany A beautiful large
By WHB furniture
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Large WHB Vintage Wall unit or string bookcase 1960 Germany A beautiful large vintage WHB regal
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
This very unique modular 5 Piece Mid Century wall unit set has it ALL, and leaves plenty of room
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Large Czechoslovakian Modernist Oak and Walnut Freestanding Wall Unit by Jitona
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile freestanding wall-unit/bookcase in oak, walnut, and pine with aluminum, steel, and brass
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Vintage Danish Rosewood Drawer Units by Stil i Stål Denmark, 1960s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Rosewood Drawer Units by Stil i Stål Denmark, 1960s. Set of 2. Pair of Danish Mid
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

KGBL Saxton Cabinet
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
. This storage unit can be freestanding or wall mounted. W 72” x D 18” x H 30” (183cm x 46cm x 76cm)
Category

2010s Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

KGBL Saxton Cabinet
KGBL Saxton Cabinet
H 30 in W 72 in D 18 in
Vintage Industrial Steel Three Door Locker with Shelves and Slope Top by Lyon
Located in Doylestown, PA
Slope top steel industrial army green locker by Lyon Metal, c. 1950s. A single freestanding unit
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Freestanding Bookshelf with Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage freestanding unit makes a wonderful addition to any home or office. Dual cabinets
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Glass and Walnut Wood Vertical Wall Cabinet
By Rimadesio, Giuseppe Bavuso
Located in Boston, MA
The Alambra wall unit designed by Giuseppe Bavuso is made with walnut veneered drawers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Glass, Walnut

Glass and Walnut Wood Vertical Wall Cabinet
Glass and Walnut Wood Vertical Wall Cabinet
H 101.19 in W 16.82 in D 13.8 in
Acerbis Medium Outline Bookcase in Dark Stained Walnut by Giacomo Moor
By Acerbis, Giacomo Moor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A freestanding bookcase, which can be placed against the wall or in the center of the room. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Acerbis Large Outline Bookcase in Dark Stained Walnut by Giacomo Moor
By Acerbis, Giacomo Moor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A freestanding bookcase, which can be placed against the wall or in the center of the room. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Acerbis Small Outline Bookcase in Dark Stained Walnut by Giacomo Moor
By Acerbis, Giacomo Moor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A freestanding bookcase, which can be placed against the wall or in the center of the room. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Modern Free Standing Bookshelf or Storrage Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare 1-bay freestanding walnut wall unit by Stanley. This set is rare in its original form with
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Paul Evans "Cityscape" Display Shelf in Chrome and Glass
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The "Cityscape" style of Paul Evans makes this elegant three-shelf unit a beautiful storage or
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Steel Room Divider, Minimal Metal Shelving - Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
Modern freestanding shelf unit for books, objects, and plants. The shelves are designed to look
Category

2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Steel Room Divider Shelving - Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
Modern freestanding shelves unit for books, objects and plants. The shelves are designed to look
Category

2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Steel Room Divider Shelving - Customisable
Steel Room Divider Shelving - Customisable
H 68.9 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Modern Swedish Teak Credenza with top cabinet by Erik Worts
By Erik Wørts
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Modern Swedish Teak Credenza with 4 drawers and top cabinet unit by Erik Worts. Has a
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak, Glass

Wrought Iron Étagère Shelf
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Wrought iron tall and narrow shelf unit. Elegant freestanding shelf of wrought iron with textured
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Étagère Shelf
Wrought Iron Étagère Shelf
H 84 in W 39 in D 12 in
Amuneal's Loft Sideboard with Stone Top
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
freestanding sideboard in bleached oak. The sideboard's lower shelf features a series of champagne brass rods
Category

2010s American Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Steel

Modern Bookcase Room Divider - Minimal Steel Metal Shelving
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
Modern freestanding shelves unit for books and plants. The shelves are designed to look delicate
Category

2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Stunning Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Room Divider Etagere black
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury American designer Paul McCobb freestanding black lacquer room divider for Planner Group
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Bronze and Glass Etagere Shelf by Milo Baughman c. 1970's
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Architectural, voguish, stylish freestanding shelf unit, design attributed to Milo Baughman. This
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Room Divider Etagere Walnut
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury American designer Paul McCobb freestanding Maple with walnut finish room divider for
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Yarrow Modular Single Box Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
placed against a wall or as a freestanding room divider and used to store records, books, boxes and more
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Yarrow Modular Single Box Bookcase
Yarrow Modular Single Box Bookcase
H 19 in W 18 in D 12 in
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Freestanding Storage Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the freestanding storage unit you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each freestanding storage unit for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect freestanding storage unit — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A freestanding storage unit is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made freestanding storage unit over the years, but those crafted by Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé and Poul Cadovius are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Freestanding Storage Unit?

Prices for a freestanding storage unit start at $603 and top out at $13,223 with the average selling for $3,295.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Freestanding Storage Unit
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    To store handbags in a storage unit, first choose the right type of storage facility. Look for one that has climate controls in place to protect your bags from extreme temperatures and moisture. Generally, it's best to store bags upright in their original dustbags. To help them hold their shape, stuff them with acid-free tissue paper or white cotton towels before putting them in storage. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of handbags.

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