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20th Century French Metal Shelf Unit
Located in High Point, NC
metalwork accentuated by the flowing outlines of wrought iron. The unit features five ample wooden shelves
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20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Metal

Vintage 20th Century French Metal Shelf Unit
20th Century French Metal Shelf Unit
H 68.9 in W 41.3 in D 21.5 in
Charlotte Perriand Attr. Three Tiered Shelf Unit
Located in New York, NY
Charlotte Perriand (French, 1903-1999(, Attributed Mid-Century Modern Three Tiered Wood Shelving
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20th Century Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood

Tramp Art Shell Embedded Wall Shelf Unit
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage "Tramp Art" wall shelf made of wood with imbedded sea shells, circa 1940s. The
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

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Wood, Shell

Vintage Tramp Art Shell Embedded Wall Shelf Unit
Tramp Art Shell Embedded Wall Shelf Unit
H 38 in W 20.25 in D 6.5 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Beech

Cityscape wall unit with display shelf Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A custom made large wall unit by Paul Evans Studio for Directional. It consists of four portals
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1970s American Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

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Brass

1970s mid century shelf unit / room divider by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Centre shops throughout UK. This shelf unit is typical of the Schreiber style, Danish style minimal with
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

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Formica

Antique Wooden Wall Cabinet Shelf Unit Modernist Style, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Materials: Wood. Metal. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood, Pine

Italian Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Shelf Unit with Brass Edges
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1960s small standing shelf unit is made of mahogany and features two
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Brass

Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian shelf from the 1960s. An original, Scandinavian-style shelf, consisting of a
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

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Metal

Vintage Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
H 10.63 in W 30.71 in D 7.88 in
Donald Deskey Attributed Art Deco Streamlined Moderne Console Entry Shelf Unit
By Valentine Seaver, Donald Deskey
Located in Ferndale, MI
If not Donald Deskey certainly in his style . Well made Classic streamlined moderne shelves . Three walnut shelves accented and separated by cream lacquered quarter round fillers ....
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood

Large Colonial Two Drawer Compartment Double Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Lights
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Colonial two drawer compartment double bookcase shelf wall unit lights burl wood.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Box and Wall Unit String Shelf Rack System by Nisse Strinning, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Telgte, DE
Box and wall unit string shelf rack system by Nisse Strinning, 1960s Original and rare String
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Modular Shelf Unit with integrated desk, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
and shelf, and the desk, which are made of birch wood with glass details in different colors.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Metal, Brass

modular floor to ceiling CSS shelf unit Design George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
laquered wood, with aluminium construction poles. With makers bedge. The CSS shelf unit adjusts just
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet- 2 pcs
By Arne Vodder, Lovig Dansk
Located in Madison, WI
, to make it into a wall unit / bookcase / shelving with additional drawers. Top portion of the unit is
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood, Teak

Danish Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
the desk shelf. The ladders have been replaced by ladders made out of walnut wood. Please note that
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Glass, Teak

American Studio craft birch blonde tall open 6 shelf bookcase wall unit
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century custom made blonde birch wood shelf wall unit or open bookcase. Very modern design and
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Maple, Birch

Pair of Scandinavian modern birch blonde tall 6 shelf bookcases wall unit
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid century Scandinavian Modern blonde birch wood shelf wall unit or open bookcases. Very
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Birch

Vintage Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Teak, Glass

Pair of Shelf of Units, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This shelf unit is a distinctive piece of mid-20th century Brazilian design by Percival Lafer. It
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Metal

Ernest Race, Isokon Donkey Mk 2, 1963, mid-century classic shelf unit / display
By Ernest Race, Isokon
Located in London, GB
Ernest Race, UK. Isokon Donkey Mark 2 Designed 1963 for the Isokon Furniture Company. Cream-white painted plywood with wooden legs. L 53 cm, W 41 cm, H 40 cm; Wt 5.2 kg Original...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood

Important Wall Unit, Large Curved Sofa and walnut Shelfs by Dassi, 1940
By Ico Parisi, Mobilificio Dassi
Located in Rome, IT
Important wall unit, a large curved "conversation" sofa by Dassi executed in 1940 attributed to Ico
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

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Brass

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Glass, Teak

George Nelson CSS Book Shelf Wall Unit with Desk Herman Miller Circa 1955
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
until 1973. Available in various wood finishes, the CSS could also be customized to fit customers' needs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

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Aluminum, Steel

ICF Padova Steel and Teak Wood Office Shelf, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian office shelf unit edited by ICF Padova in the 1970s. It consists of steel frame structure
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Steel

Stainless Steel Pace Wall Unit with Lacquered Burl Wood Cabinets
By Pace Collection
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pace collection wall mounted shelf unit . Two white lacquered cabinets with blonde burl wood doors
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Chrome

Wood and Steel Industrial Bench or Table or Shelving Unit, Vintage Industrial
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial wood and steel Industrial bench or table or shelving unit. Overall dimensions
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Steel

American Midcentury Metal and Wood Two-Tiered Shelving Unit with Twisted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American Industrial style wood and metal shelving unit from the mid 20th century with two
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Metal

American Midcentury Metal and Wood Two-Tiered Shelving Unit with Twisted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American Industrial style wood and metal shelving unit from the mid 20th century with two
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

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Metal

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Modular wall unit with 3 shelves, 2 boxes with two sliding glass doors containing one shelf, 1
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

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Metal, Brass

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
H 103.15 in W 64.57 in D 17.33 in
Paul McCobb for Bryce Wall Shelf in Wood and Metal, USA - 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Bryce Originals
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul McCobb for Bryce Wall Shelf in Wood and Metal, USA - 1950s. Wall-mounted floating console with
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Metal

Book Case - Shelving Unit
Located in Hellerup, DK
wooden shelf, all movable, in each book case. At the moment we have 4 pieces on stock at our remote
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1960s French Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Book Case - Shelving Unit
Book Case - Shelving Unit
H 84.65 in W 31.5 in D 14.57 in
Pair of Vintage Hanging Bedside Tables in Wood with Drawer and Alabaster Shelf
Located in San Francisco, CA
contain a single drawer each as well as an alabaster shelf with rounded edges. Sleek and compact, these
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Alabaster

Restored Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood Wall Unit with Black Leather & Steel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unit. This piece is a perfect blend of vintage allure and modern sophistication, crafted from high
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

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Stainless Steel, Chrome, Metal

Midcentury Gilbert Rohde Shelving Unit
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
1950s Gilbert Rohde shelving unit with black interior and clean lines. Shelf unit height can be
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Gilbert Rohde Shelving Unit
Midcentury Gilbert Rohde Shelving Unit
H 42 in W 21.25 in D 17 in
Mid Century Large Wall Units.
Located in Auckland, AUK
-- [shelf x 2] 91W * 23D [large shelf x 1] 91W * 36D We have given wood uprights, cabinets and shelves
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1960s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Large Wall Units.
Mid Century Large Wall Units.
H 84.26 in W 145.67 in D 15.75 in
Modern Peter Protzman for Herman Miller Zebra Wood and Chrome Tubular Wall Unit
By Herman Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Peter Protzman for Herman Miller zebra wood and chrome wall /shelf unit. Part of
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1970s North American Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

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Chrome

Vintage French Wooden Ladder Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage ladder from early 20th Century France, refigured into a two level shelving unit
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20th Century French Rustic Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Wooden Ladder Shelf
Vintage French Wooden Ladder Shelf
H 59.1 in W 47.2 in D 21.7 in
Italian Modern Wall Unit With Bar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous modular bar unit offers a beautiful mix of rosewood and colored paneling, with unique
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood

Italian Modern Wall Unit With Bar
Italian Modern Wall Unit With Bar
H 88 in W 58.5 in D 43 in
Midcentury Walnut Cado Display Shelf
By Poul Cadovius
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
your unit. This listing is for one shelf and two brackets. Book and rails are not included. Can hold a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Danish Teak Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern step-back teak secretary bookcase or wall unit cabinet was made in
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1980s Danish Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Brass

Baker Finn Juhl Modular Wall Unit, circa 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
horizontal. Each unit measures 32" x 11" x 14" tall. Shelf measures 10" x 54".
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Italian Black Lacquer and Brass Wall Unit
Located in Troy, MI
Italian display unit in black lacquered wood with glass shelves and brass accents, circa 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Brass

Shelving Unit, Italian Manufactory, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large shelf made of wedge-shaped partitions with individually placeable glass shelves.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood, Glass

Vintage 1960s Teak Freestanding Wall Unit – Fully Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with four drawers and the other with a double door and a single wood shelf inside. A third cabinet in
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit
Located in Antwerp, BE
quality modular wall shelf from the 1950s is made of teak with two wall mounted strips. The Danish
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit
H 74.81 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Claude Vassal French 50s Book shelf Cabinet
By Claude Vassal
Located in Westport, CT
Claude Vassal Rare and Unusual 1950's Tall Multiple Colored Glass panel Cabinet Book shelf Unit 77
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Glass, Wood

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Large 'Välipala' Wall Unit
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Huonekalu Mikko Nupponen, 'Välipala' bookcase, teak, wood, Finland
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood

Guglielmo Pecorini Wall Shelf in Walnut
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Pecorini, wall shelf unit, walnut, Italy, design 1954, production 1950s Adjustable unit
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Walnut

Guglielmo Pecorini Wall Shelf in Walnut
Guglielmo Pecorini Wall Shelf in Walnut
H 36.23 in W 36.62 in D 12.41 in
John Stuart Burlwood and Glass Wall Unit
By West Michigan Furniture Co., John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking Mid-Century Modern metal, glass, and burl wood wall unit makes an impressive vintage
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design wall unit , 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Delft, NL
String shelf module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bamboo Tiki Style Swivel Shop Display Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
style shelf unit features a swivel base that allows for product rotation. Please confirm item location
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Danish Teak Floating Wall Unit by Hansen Guldborg
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler
Located in San Antonio, TX
top along with pair of door fronts, perfect as media unit. Inside there is is shelf on right with
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid Century Modern Librenza Bar Serving Shelf
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern tola bar display shelf unit. From the 'Librenza' collection by G-Plan, UK, 1960s
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

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Mahogany

Baker Furniture French Library Cabinet Lighted Secretary Desk Stacking Unit
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Chester, PA
Baker Furniture from the 18th century French Stacking Units Collection as shown in the Baker
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian shelf by Poul Cadovius (Denmark, 1911-2011). Teak version with three wall panels
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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Teak

1970s Thomasville Mystique 3 Campaign Queen Unit with Armoires and Mirrors
By Thomasville
Located in Waxahachie, TX
unit Bed set up with side armoires comprised of dark wood, removeable mirrors, lights, full/queen
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1970s American Campaign Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Brass

Vintage Open Bookcase, Asian, Shelving Unit, Regency Colonial Revival, C.1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage open bookcase. An Asian, stained Hevea and cast iron shelving unit in Regency and
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1980s Asian Regency Revival Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Iron

1960s Danish Modern Mahogany Bookshelf: Restored Mid-Century Wall Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-mounted unit includes two floating cabinets at the bottom, with an 18-inch deep wooden shelf that serves
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Aluminum

Brutal Hand Sculpted Copper Shelf By Lou Ramirez
By Lou Ramirez
Located in Monrovia, CA
2 Piece Brutal Hand Sculpted Individual Copper Tiled And Hand Hammered Shelving Unit With Glass
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Vintage Wood Shelf Unit

Materials

Copper

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Vintage Wood Shelf Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage wood shelf unit you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every vintage wood shelf unit was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the vintage wood shelf unit you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage wood shelf unit bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB and Arthur Umanoff each produced at least one beautiful vintage wood shelf unit that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Wood Shelf Unit?

Prices for a vintage wood shelf unit start at $260 and top out at $21,000 with the average selling for $1,550.

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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