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Large Wall Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
Large wall shelving unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s. The string wall system was designed
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
Charles Hollis Jones "Treillage" Wall Shelving Unit in Nickel and Lucite
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful wall shelving unit designed in 1965 by Charles Hollis Jones as a compliment to the
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Nickel
1970's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wall Shelving Unit Cabinet
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-century Modern shelf for sale. It was manufactured in the 1970's by Dunbar, and designed by Edward Wormley. It has a lower credenza with cabinets and a drawer and shelves...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Glass, Burl
Tomado Style Wall Shelving Unit w/ Black Frame and Yellow, Red, & Blue Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing single section wall mounted shelving unit with adjustable metal enameled shelves on black
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
H 27 in W 25.5 in D 7.75 in
Wall Lighting Shelf by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis, Italy, 1970s
By Acerbis, Roberto Monsani
Located in Milan, IT
Wall shelving unit by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis.
White laminate structure hosts five movable
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1970s Italian Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Laminate, Plexiglass
Calligaris Wall Unit. Glass Shelves, Aluminum Frame, Wood Drawer. Signed.
By Calligaris
Located in Kansas City, MO
Single Bay wall shelving unit by Calligaris, Italy, 1970s. Each piece of glass is signed
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Aluminum
H 86.5 in W 43.5 in D 18.5 in
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Room Divider Wall Unit Shelving
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Room Divider Wall Unit Shelving
This wall unit measures: 54 wide x
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Wood
Vintage CSS Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage George Nelson CSS Wall Mounted Shelving Unit 1960s
CSS wall unit designed by George Nelson
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Aluminum
H 78.5 in W 80 in D 18.5 in
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s.
This piece is
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
H 88.19 in W 95.28 in D 14.97 in
Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Patina on this dark teak String Unit original from 1950. Featuring 8 shelves that are
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
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 ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Poul Cadovius 2-Piece Abstracta Shelving Unit, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
2-Piece Abstracta shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius in Denmark around 1960. Frame with black
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century TOMADO Red Industrial Shelving Unit with Flower Sticker
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Tomado industrial shelving unit with red sheet metal shelves on black enameled wire
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century TOMADO Style Red and Grey Industrial Shelving Unit
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Tomado style industrial shelving with Red and Grey shelves on black enameled metal
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
Rosewood Cado System Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cadovius. Wall unit can be customized with varying cabinets and shelving.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Rosewood
Industrial Double Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century double section industrial wall mount shelving unit with one wider section, which
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
Shelving System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Vienna, AT
Large wall unit, shelving system by Cado Denmark designed by Poul Cadovius in 1958.
This shelving
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Hardwood, Softwood
Kai Kristiansen FM Rosewood Wall Unit #2
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
-Reolsystem is a fully interchangeable wall mount shelving system. Crafted in rosewood, each section measures
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Rosewood, Wood
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Shelving Unit, Etagere, or Wall Unit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very cool versatile piece from Denmark circa 1980s. It features all teak construction with tons of storage space to display books or nick nacks.
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Teak
Tomado Yellow and Orange Wall Mount Shelving Unit
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century single section Tomado wall mounted shelving unit by Jan Van Der Togt. Mustard and
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Teak Modular Wall or Shelving Unit, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
Mid-Century Modern teak shelving unit or wall unit
Attributed to Prebend Sørensen
Featuring a
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
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Teak
Minimalist Modular Wall Mounted 1960's Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
Minimalist modular wall mounted shelving unit with three metal uprights and five oak veneered
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
Tomado Wall Mount Red and Yellow Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century single section industrial style wall mounted shelving by the iconic Tomado
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
Cado Wall rosewood shelving unit by Poul Cadovious
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cado shelving system by Poul Cadovius in Rio rosewood composed of:
- 4 rack panels: H 202 cm
- 5
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Rosewood
Large Italian Wall Unit in Rosewood, Teak and Mahogany, 1964
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in New York, NY
Wall unit with adjustable shelving system, cabinet, chest and flip top desk in rosewood, teak and
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood, Teak
Mid Century Brass Hollywood Regency Large Etagere, Wall Unit, or Shelving Unit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large statement piece in very good condition. This wall unit features anodized brass aluminum
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Aluminum
H 71.5 in W 36 in D 14 in
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
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Teak
Vintage French Industrial Shelving Unit
Located in High Point, NC
An iron shelving unit from France, produced circa 1960. With the burnt sienna color running
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1960s French Industrial Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
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
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Wood
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
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Chrome
Tjerk Reijenga Shelving Wall Unit by Pilastro, Holland, 1960
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro, Tomado
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful and large shelving wall system/ bookcase with multiple possibilities of display. Designed
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Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Metal, Cut Steel
Tomado Style Industrial Wall Mounted Brown and Black Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, single section, Tomado style, industrial wall mount shelving unit with handsome
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Metal, Wire
Poul Cadovius For Royal System Cado Danish Rosewood Four Bay Wall Unit
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Peabody, MA
Royal System “Cado” four bay wall unit in rosewood, designed by Poul Cadovius circa 1960s, Denmark
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Rosewood
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
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage MCM Burlwood and Lucite Shelving Wall Unit Circa 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Fantastic Hanging Wall Mounted Wall Unit Shelf System
Burlwood fronts with ebonized base.
Hanging
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Glass, Lucite, Burl
Tomado Style Industrial Multicolor 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Tomado style, industrial two section wall mounted shelving with yellow, red and
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
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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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Chrome
H 78 in W 30 in D 16 in
Large Oversized Mid Century Modern Shelving Wall Unit Etagere Cerused Oak
By Pace Collection, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Oversized Mid Century Modern Shelving Wall Unit Etagere Cerused Oak
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Oak, Glass
Tomado Yellow and Orange Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Black Frame
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single section of original Tomado wall mounted shelving unit with yellow and orange metal shelves
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
Swedish pine and metal shelving unit
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1960s wall-mounted bookcase.
This simple shelving system consists of a metal side
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1960s wall bookcase.
This simple shelving system consists of a coated metal side frame to
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
Tomado Midcentury Modular Wall Unit, Shelving System with Rare Bookstands
By Tomado
Located in Schagen, NL
This modular industrial piece, features 3 shelves, two gliding stands for books and one stand to place upon the shelves. These stands are not often to be found anymore.
Every shelf ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
H 24.02 in W 18.51 in D 5.12 in
Metal Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by NVF, the Netherlands 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning metal shelving unit was made by the Dutch manufacturer NVF in the 1960's. It is made
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
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
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Steel
H 72.05 in W 65.75 in D 17.13 in
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
By George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, a
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Walnut
H 24 in W 30.75 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Modern Founders Chrome & Walnut Etagere Bar Wall Unit Shelving
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-Century Modern Founders Chrome & Walnut Etagere. Featuring a straight line design, floating walnut chest of three drawers, bar and walnut shelves, chrome pillars, and original ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Chrome
H 82 in W 32.5 in D 15.75 in
Milo Baughman Style Large Chrome and Glass Floating Etagere Shelving Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Etagere Shelving Wall Unit. Crafted from high-quality glass and chrome finished metal, this contemporary
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Mid-20th Century Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Chrome
H 81.5 in W 72.25 in D 15 in
Luca Meda Shelving Unit, Molteni, Italy, c1970
By Luca Meda, Molteni & C
Located in London, GB
design contributed to his refined design sensibilities.
This wall mounted shelving unit is extremely
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Wood
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
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Oak
H 78 in W 32 in D 18 in
Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, First Year of Production
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
Paul Evans 'Sculpted Bronze Series' wall unit acquired from the original owner who acquired it from
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Bronze
H 78.5 in W 54 in D 15 in
Danish Modern Teak & Glass Shelving System Abstracta by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Odense, DK
Ingenious minimalist shelving or display unit SYSTEM ABSTRACTA designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
H 51.19 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Post Modern Black Wood Modular Shelving Storage Unit
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A large black shelving unit. This versatile shelving unit is a great addition to any room. Its very
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Late 20th Century Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Wood
Cerused Oak Modular Wall Unit Shelving or Room Divider by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is mid-century modern marvel - a cerused oak modular standalone shelving unit, designed by
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Oak
Poul Cadovius Cado Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase 1960s 1970s in Teak
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Markington, GB
A wonderful large 5 Bay mid century Danish vintage PS wall unit in teak, this dates from the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Teak
H 78.75 in W 157.49 in D 16.15 in
Shelving System / Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Sweden, 1960
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Schagen, NL
This exceptional three section shelving system was manufactured in pinewood, circa the 1960s By
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 109.06 in D 13.39 in
Midcentury Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish midcentury free-standing wall unit with shelving. Please confirm item location with dealer
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Wood
1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
1948. This three-bay teak shelving system offers a wide variety of storage and display options. The set
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Metal
H 77.96 in W 96.86 in D 14.57 in
Mid Century MODERN Modular CADO Wall Unit / Shelving in Light Oak, c. 1950's
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Original Danish Modern Mid Century Cado Wall Unit / Shelving System in hard to find light oak, c
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Oak
H 80 in W 95 in D 8.75 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller 3 Bay Omni System Mid Century Shelving Wall Unit
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An Omni system wall unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller. A gorgeous mid century modern wall
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
Materials
Wood
H 90 in W 76.75 in D 13.75 in
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design
By Nils Nisse Strinning, Tomado
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Stunning Sought-After Extra Large Metal Tomado Rack: A Vintage Treasure
Are you in search of a truly remarkable vintage piece to enhance your interior space? Look ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelving Units
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Metal
H 45.28 in W 84.65 in D 8.08 in
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Retro Wall Shelving Units For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of retro wall shelving units available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all retro wall shelving units available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of retro wall shelving units available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Retro wall shelving units are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many retro wall shelving units are appealing in their simplicity, but Nils Nisse Strinning, Poul Cadovius and Broyhill Brasilia produced popular retro wall shelving units that are worth a look.
How Much are Retro Wall Shelving Units?
Prices for retro wall shelving units start at $279 and top out at $33,000 with the average selling for $4,800.
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.
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