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Pace Wall Unit

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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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Pace Collection Chrome and Burl Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage modern wall unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection features quality midcentury
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Pace Collection ORBA System Wall Unit
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Hanover, MA
Pace collection ORBA wall system by Janet Schweitzer, 1974. Four extruded highly polished aluminum
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Polished Aluminum and Glass Orba Wall Unit Janet Schweitzer for Pace
By Pace Collection
Located in Ferndale, MI
Janet Schweitzer for pace orba system Burl wood cabinets: 36" wide x 18" deep x 18" tall.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Expertly Restored - Janet Schwietzer "Obra" Wall Unit for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Aluminum and Glass Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schweitzer for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning aluminum and glass Orba wall unit designed by Janet Schweitzer for the Pace Collection
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Burl Wood Thick Glass Shelves 3 Bay Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman, Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Modern wall unit. Secretary drop desk compartment. Outstanding modern decor setting piece of furniture
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Janet Schwietzer, Pace, Modern Obra Bookshelf, Red Lacquer, Steel, glass, 1990s
By Janet Schweitzer
Located in Stamford, CT
Pace Collection "Obra" three section wall unit by Janet Schwietzer Iconic design by Janet
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Late 20th Century American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Pair of Burl Walnut Wall Unit Pieces w/ Interior Lights
By John Widdicomb, Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice two part Mid-Century Modern wall unit display or curio cabinets.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Chrome

Large Oversized Mid Century Modern Shelving Wall Unit Etagere Cerused Oak
By Milo Baughman, Pace Collection
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 Shelves

Materials

Oak, Glass

3 Bay Burl Walnut Smoked Glass Doors Cabinets Adjustable Shelves Wall Unit Mint
By Milo Baughman, Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burl walnut smoked glass doors cabinets adjustable shelves 3 bay wall unit credenza mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Smoked Glass, Burl

Orba Shelving System by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Hanover, MA
Rarer than hens' teeth I've been stalking this ORBA wall system for years. Sublimely fine design
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Large Wide Chrome Smoked Glass Double Dome Shade Etagere Shelving Wall Unit MINT
By Brueton, Milo Baughman, Pace Collection, Mastercraft, Design Institute America
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Wide Chrome Smoked Glass Double Dome Shade Etagere Shelving Wall Unit MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Military Broadside, Quemque suae rapiunt, Recruiting Soldiers, Infantry
By J. Meyer
Located in Norwich, GB
Quemque suae rapiunt - in proelia cause, Hos polluta do us, legesque in pace limenda, Hos ferro
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Antique 1740s Swiss Baroque Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of 3 Smoked Mirror Chrome Cabinets by Guido Faleschini for Mariani and Pace
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 3 smoked mirror and chrome cabinets for Pace. A super rare, chic set of 60s/70s cabinets
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Mid-20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

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Vintage Modern Verner Panton Pantonova Chrome Wire Cubes Set of 4
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic vintage modern set of four chrome wire Pantonova cubes by Verner Panton. These have been attributed based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentatio...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Side Tables

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Raf Verjans Mosaic Aluminum Wall Sculpture
By Raf Verjans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brutalist mosaic aluminum and brass wall sculpture/ decor by Belgian artist Raf Verjans.
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Aluminum, Brass

Raf Verjans Mosaic Aluminum Wall Sculpture
Raf Verjans Mosaic Aluminum Wall Sculpture
H 40.75 in W 40.75 in D 1.75 in
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights in White
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall lights in white. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are s...
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Metal, Aluminum

'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

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Textile

Casey Lurie Studio Modern High "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
“Shelving can be the most mundane thing you own, or it can be the beautiful bones of a room as pleasing to see as anything it displays. Casey Lurie’s Primo system would be the latter...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

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Metal, Stainless Steel, Brass

White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art

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Wood

80s Italian Wood Aluminium Glass Vanity Mirror Dressing Table Mirror
By Serge Matta 1
Located in Valladolid, ES
Angel Mirror / Dressing Table, design Matta & Varaschin for Maletti Presence, 80's Italian Design Amazing Angel mirror,dressing table , designed by Matta & Varaschin for Maletti Pr...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Aluminum

Ello Queen Size Floating Bed System in Gunmetal Stainless & Smoked Mirror
By Ello Furniture, O.B. Solie
Located in Hanover, MA
Our most liked and saved piece, 1970 designed "Moods" illuminated floating platform bed with nightstands and headboard unit designed by O. B. Solie for Ello Furniture Mfg. Co. clad i...
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Beds and Bed Frames

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Stainless Steel

Seating as Minimalist Sculpture, 4 Elements by Uredat, 1969, Mohair Upholstery
By Klaus Uredat, COR
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Amazing, museum quality, modular 'CORBI' seating set, composed of four elements, designed by Klaus Uredat for 'COR', Germany, 1969 complete with the original purchase invoice dated 1...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Mohair, Foam, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni ‘Morna’ Bed with Nightstands
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, bed with nightstands model ‘Morna’, leather, opaline glass, wood, plastic, Italy, designed in 1972 This rare bed named ‘Morna’ reflects the duo’s s...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
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2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands

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Burl, Poplar

Poul Nørreklit Wall Unit in Plexiglass / Lucite and Rosewood, Denmark, 1960s
By George Peterson, Poul Nørreklit
Located in Buffalo, NY
Poul Nørreklit wall unit in plexiglass / Lucite and rosewood, Denmark, 1960s A substantial and functional storage system consisting of drop down desk, five shelves, cube with 3 draw...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum

German Modernist Wall Unit by Schieder Mobel
Located in Denton, TX
Combination of ebonized oak with teak and glass make this wall unit usable as a bookcase / display cabinet or media center. The faceted arched glass doors have mirrored borders with ...
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20th Century German Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Paul Leidersdorff for Cado 'Caravelle' Pair of Lounge Chairs in Red Leather
By Cado, Paul Leidersdorff
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Leidersdorff for Cado, 'Caravelle' pair of lounge chairs, leather, aluminum and wood, Denmark, 1960s Modern set of two armchairs. The slipper chairs hold L-shaped seatings and ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

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 supporting several shelves and boxes. This wall system is composed of : - 4 shelves...
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Vintage 1960s French Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Cadovius, open bookshelf or room divider, metal, Denmark, 1960s This sizable and minimalist shelving unit was designed by Poul Cadovius. This shelving system exists of a thin f...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
H 73.04 in W 95.67 in D 14.18 in

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Rare Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Shelving
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Houston, TX
rosewood and the other is walnut. Two drawers pull-out for storage. The units hang on the wall providing a
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Chrome

Pace Wall Unit
By Pace Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Pace Chrome plated steel wall unit. Two bays with 8 separate 3/4" shelves.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Pace Wall Unit in Lucite and Laminate
By Pace Collection
Located in Dallas, TX
This unit has great shelling and storage. Black laminate with a mirror finish front, Lucite columns
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Laminate, Lucite

Pace Wall Unit in Lucite and Laminate
Pace Wall Unit in Lucite and Laminate
H 81.25 in W 102 in D 18.5 in
Wall unit.
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pace wall unit in polished steel with glass shelves and interior lights
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Late 20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Metal

Wall unit.
Wall unit.
H 72 in W 66 in D 12.5 in
Wall Unit by Pace Collection, USA, 1970s
By Pace Collection
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pace collection wall unit, display or bookcase with two wooden storage cabinets, four polished
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Vintage 1970s Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Wall Unit by Pace Collection, USA, 1970s
Wall Unit by Pace Collection, USA, 1970s
H 99.5 in W 39 in D 18.375 in
Burl and Chrome "Orba" Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Burl and chrome "Orba" wall unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace collection.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Illuminated Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Dallas, TX
A wall-mounted polished aluminum and glass shelving unit with built in illumination. The polished
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Aluminum

Burl and Chrome Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This Orba wall unit designed by Janet Schwietzer is a Mid-Century masterpiece. This configuration
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Aluminum

Pace Collection Wall Unit, circa 1970s
By Pace Collection
Located in Norwalk, CT
Large four-section wall unit in chrome and glass and black lacquer. Each wall-mounted lacquered
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Vintage 1970s Shelves

Early 1970s Pace Collection Wall Unit
By Pace Collection
Located in Hanover, MA
This is an original early 1970s Pace Collection three bay wall shelves with wall-mounted cabinets
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Aluminum

Early 1970s Pace Collection Wall Unit
Early 1970s Pace Collection Wall Unit
H 97 in W 144 in D 17.5 in
Pace Collection 3 Bay Lucite Wall Unit Shelving
By Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern Pace collection 3 bay wall unit
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Orba Wall Shelves Pace
By Janet Schweitzer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice aluminum Orba shelf unit by Janet Schweitzer for the Pace collection. Two of the glass
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Vintage 1970s American Paintings

Materials

Aluminum

Orba Wall Shelves Pace
Orba Wall Shelves Pace
H 63 in W 83 in D 12 in
Wall Unit with Glass Shelves by Pace, circa 1980, USA
By Pace Collection
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Shelving Unit made of with 3/4 inch glass and brass plated solid steel hardware.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

A Pace Collection Wall Unit
Located in East Hampton, NY
Designed by Janet Schnietzer for Pace Collection, this three-section floating wall unit features
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Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

A Pace Collection Wall Unit
A Pace Collection Wall Unit
H 74 in W 120 in D 18.5 in
Janet Schweitzer “ORBA” System for Pace
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Chicago, IL
unit is assembled since the chipped pieces are inset. We have two matching units available
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Cocktail Bar Wall Unit by Milo Baughman for Pace Collection, 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Pace Collection
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Mid-Century Modern. Designed by Milo Baughman for Pace Collection. Mirror polished stainless steel
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Stainless Steel

Orba Chrome and Glass Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Orba chrome and glass wall unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection.  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Orba Chrome and Glass Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Austin, TX
Impressive wall system of extruded polished aluminum and glass by Janet Schwietzer for Pace
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Burl Wood Lighted Bar Cabinet or Wall Unit
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional two-piece lighted bar cabinet or wall unit designed by Leon Rosen for the Pace
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Onyx

Pace Collection Aluminum and Glass Wall-Mount Shelving Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Super chic wall unit of sleekly molded polished aluminum and 1/2" thick glass shelves. Two lighted
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Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Very large Chrome and Glass Wall Unit Possibly by "Pace"
Located in Ferndale, MI
Very large Chrome and Glass Wall Unit Possibly by "Pace" Bright Chrome vertical elements
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Vintage 1970s Shelves

Orba Wall System
By Janet Schweitzer
Located in Dallas, TX
Orba Wall System designed by Janet Schwietzer for the Pace Collection NY. Set consists of nine
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Aluminum

Orba Wall System
Orba Wall System
H 79 in W 81 in D 18 in
Pair of Mid Century "Orba" Illuminated Etagere's by Janet Schwietzer for Pace
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
etagere's wall units both with bottom lacquered storage cabinets. Identical in dimension, but one has two
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Chrome

1970s Brass, Glass and Lacquer Wall Unit, Lighted
Located in Austin, TX
Modular bookcase and storage wall unit, in the manner of Pace Collection or Milo Baughman. Five
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

1970's Mod Lucite Wall Unit or Room Divider
Located in Hanover, MA
This is a totally gorgeous and glamorous wall unit with rounded edge space age design elements
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Vintage 1970s American International Style Bookcases

Vintage Modern Space Age Cylindrical Tower Bar
Located in Chicago, IL
futuristic cylindrical tower bar attributed to Pace Collection Design. Constructed of clear rolled plexiglass
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Vintage 1970s Space Age Dry Bars

Materials

Plexiglass

Aluminium and Glass Shelving Unit in the Style of Pace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Aluminium and glass shelving unit in the style of pace. Three aluminium pieces screwed directly
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Space Age Cylindrical Tower Bars
By Pace Collection
Located in Hanover, MA
Attributed to Pace collection these two six foot tall rolling cylindrical tower bars or liquor
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Dry Bars

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Stainless Steel

Paul Mayen, Intrex Large Dining Table Olive-Burl & Ash, Triple Column Base
By Intrex, Paul Mayen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wouldn't sell the pair of matching wall units... Designed by Paul Mayen, manufactured and distributed
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

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Ash, Burl

Pace Orba System Shelving Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique wall system of extruded polished aluminum incorporating lighting and shelves. The entire
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Vintage 1970s American Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass

Pace Orba System Shelving Unit
Pace Orba System Shelving Unit
H 72 in W 121 in D 12.25 in
Pace Collection polished aluminum and glass wall unit
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Polished aluminum and glass wall unit by Pace Collection.
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Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Pace Wall Shelf
Located in New York, NY
Chrome wall mounted wall shelving unit with interior light, glass shelves. Item comes with
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Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Pace Wall Shelf
Pace Wall Shelf
H 72 in W 79.5 in
Pace Wall Unit
By Pace Collection
Located in Highland Park, IL
1970s Pace wall unit. Burl wood and glass shelving.
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20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pace Wall Unit
Pace Wall Unit
H 84 in W 92.5 in D 16.25 in
Mid-Century Burl Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous Mid-Century three bay Orba wall unit by The Pace Collection Inc., designed by Janet
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Aluminum

Pace Style Plum Bedroom Set with Lucite Handles
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A plum choice, this mica bedroom set coordinates beautifully with wall units from the Pace
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Orba Shelving System by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection 1970's
By Janet Schweitzer
Located in Quogue, NY
Orba Wall System designed by Janet Schwietzer for the Pace Collection, NY. This system consists of
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Aluminum

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Pace Wall Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pace wall unit for your home. Each pace wall unit for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pace wall unit — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A pace wall unit is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one pace wall unit that is appealing in its simplicity, but Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer and Milo Baughman produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Pace Wall Unit?

Prices for a pace wall unit can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,800 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $6,250.

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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