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Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case Additional
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This Danish Modern wall unit, designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, is a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Finn Juhl for Bovirke Large Wall Unit in Teak and Brass
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, wall unit, model 'BO71', teak, pine, brass, Denmark, 1950s This eccentric
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Scandinavian String Modular Wall Unit
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Oakland, CA
Absolutely stunning 3 bay modular "String" wall unit designed by Nils Strinning c1950s. Can be
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Pair of Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk Designs Wall Unit / Room Dividers
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Dansk
Located in Deland, FL
shelves providing ample storage space for books and/or decorative items. The buffet portion of the cabinet
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Monumental Wall Unit or Room Divider In Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Storage unit, wall unit, room divider, pine, Europe, circa 1970 Monumental and spacious room
Category

Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Monumental Wall Unit or Room Divider In Pine
Monumental Wall Unit or Room Divider In Pine
H 101.19 in W 95.67 in D 25.6 in
Monument, Natural Ash Wood by Mathieu Girard for La Chance
By M. Girard
Located in FR
Monument is a collection of shelving units that combines wood and marble. This piece was imagined
Category

2010s French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Marble

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Monument, Black Ash Wood and Pele de Tigre by Mathieu Girard for La Chance
By M. Girard
Located in FR
Monument is a collection of shelving units that combines wood and marble. This piece was imagined
Category

2010s French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Galerie l'Orme, modular wall unit, elm, France, 1970s Dazzling French modular wall unit
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Elm

Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm
H 113.78 in W 105.91 in D 17.33 in
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Large 'Välipala' Wall Unit
By Mikko Nupponen, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Finland, 1950s Designed by the Finnish designer Carl Gustaf Hiort, this wall unit is an architectural
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Teak

Schönbuch 'Telefonkonsole' Wall-Mounted Shelf Unit Console with Pen Holders
By Joe Colombo, Verner Panton
Located in London, GB
Schönbuch (manufacturer), Germany ‘Telefonkonsole’ (telephone console) wall-mounted shelf unit
Category

Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Plywood

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
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Hanoverian Guard Hussar Officer Elegance, 19th Century Military Print
Located in Langweer, NL
translates to "Royal Hanoverian Guard Hussar Regiment". This unit would have been part of the army of the
Category

Antique 1820s Prints

Materials

Paper

Officer of the King's German Legion (Duke of Cambridge's Hussars), circa 1828
Located in Langweer, NL
British Army unit of mostly expatriate German personnel during the Napoleonic Wars. The illustration shows
Category

Antique 1820s Prints

Materials

Paper

2nd Cavalry Regiment (the Queen's Hussars) of the King's German Legion, 1828
Located in Langweer, NL
illustrating the varied uniforms of military units of the period. The phrase "bei J.G. Schrader in Hannover
Category

Antique 1820s Prints

Materials

Paper

Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit Room Divider by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner Use alone or add to your wall
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Simon Combes The Crossing 1988 Wildebeest Landscape Signed Lithograph Print COA
Located in Dayton, OH
' subsequent adventures included fighting in a guerrilla war with Somalia, leading Kenya's new airborne unit
Category

Vintage 1980s Prints

Materials

Paper

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Wall Unit in Hardwood, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
alongside form. Tenreiro was known for his use of Brazilian woods, and this wall unit made from a richly
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

1980s Three Piece Lighted Rosewood Veneer Wall Unit the Style of Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Really beautiful and interesting wall unit using rosewood veneer strips in the manner of celebrated
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Acrylic and Brass Wall Unit Etagere by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North York, ON
Introducing the Mid-Century Modern Acrylic and Brass Wall Unit Etagere, a stunning piece of
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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

1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
being a lectern shelf for magazines, books or paperwork. The cabinets are simply hung from pins, whilst
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design
By Nils Nisse Strinning, Tomado
Located in DE MEERN, NL
ample storage capacity allows for the display of an extensive collection of books, decorative items, or
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Wall Unit by Dom Hans van der Laan in It's Typical Minimal Brutalist Style
By Jan de Jong, Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wall Unit; Bossche School; Minimal Brutalist Style; Shelves; Plastic Number; Architect; Dom Hans
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Shelves

Materials

Pine

Vintage Geometric Gold-plated Shelving Unit by Belgo Chrom, 1970s
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
a stunning wall display for your plants, knick knacks, books or other objects. In great condition
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass

Modular Modern Solid Oakwood Cocktail Cubes with Bronze Details (price per unit)
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
table or cocktail table for drinks and tapas. The interior fits records, books or collections of any
Category

2010s North American Organic Modern Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Jack Reilly, Primary Unit with Double Diagonals, Acrylic on Shapped Canvas, 2012
Located in Santa Monica, CA
subsequently published in Arts Magazine, Art Week, the Los Angeles Times, New York Artworld, and in books
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Stretcher Bars, Canvas

DePadova Wall Shelves
By DePadova 1
Located in Milano, Lombardia
open and closed storage, with shelving units of varying sizes and heights to accommodate a variety of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

DePadova Wall Shelves
DePadova Wall Shelves
H 78.75 in W 96.86 in D 19.3 in
Tomado Teak Wall Mount Shelves with Black Wire Risers
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enameled metal risers. Functional and attractive wall mount shelves perfect for displaying books, plants
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

French Country Oak Wall Hanging Shelf with Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Country oak wall hanging shelf with drawers This charming little shelf unit, has 3
Category

Early 20th Century Country Shelves

Materials

Oak

Parade Wall Shelf, by Morten & Jonas from Warm Nordic
By Morten & Jonas
Located in Viby J, DK
Elegant metal shelving unit with plenty of space for all your favourite possessions. Parade is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Wall Mounted "Hypótila" Shelving brushed aluminium Spanish Design
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, Lluis Clotet
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Hypostila modular shelving unit was designed in 1979 by Lluis Clotet and Oscar Tusquets to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Parade Single Wall Shelf, by Morten & Jonas from Warm Nordic
By Morten & Jonas
Located in Viby J, DK
Elegant metal shelving unit with plenty of space for all your favourite possessions. Parade is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Large Bookcase in Teak
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, bookcase / wall unit, model '540', teak, Italy, 1960 This library
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Grey Wall Mounted Hypótila Shelving with Silver Aluminium Finish EX4
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, Lluis Clotet
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Hypostila modular shelving unit was designed in 1979 by Lluis Clotet and Oscar Tusquets to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Wall Mounted Modular Shelving "Hypóstila" Brushed Aluminium by Oscar Tusquets
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, Lluis Clotet
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Hypostila modular shelving unit was designed in 1979 by Lluis Clotet and Oscar Tusquets to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Jumbo Bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1970s
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Jumbo wall unit designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1971. Chromed tubular
Category

Vintage 1970s Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Bookcase by Ico Parisi for MIM Rome
By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM), Ico Parisi
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
has moveable stands for books which are adjustable. The unit is designed to lean on a wall. It has
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Large Library in Cherry
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cantieri Carugati
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantiere Carugati, bookcase / wall unit, cherry, walnut, mahogany, iron
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Teak Mid-Century Modern Wall Storage Bookcase Cabinet with Drop Front Desk
Located in Topeka, KS
is. All in one piece! This Scandinavian style Mid-Century Modern wall unit, or sideboard or shrunk as
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Laminate, Teak

Carlo Scarpa for Bernini '795' Library in Walnut and Metal
By Bernini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, library or wall unit, model '795', walnut, metal, Italy, design 1935
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

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
Brutalist Oak Midcentury Dutch Shelving
Located in London, GB
curio and books display. Can standalone but is best placed against a wall as the base isn't finished
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Shelves

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Oak Midcentury Dutch Shelving
Brutalist Oak Midcentury Dutch Shelving
H 74.81 in W 38.59 in D 8.27 in
Yarrow Modular Triple 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 Triple Box Bookcase
Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
H 45 in W 18 in D 12 in
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
Yarrow Modular Triple 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 Triple Box Bookcase
Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
H 45 in W 18 in D 12 in
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

Fläpps Shelf-2 - Black
Located in Berlin, BE
to its fellow shelving units. Dimensions: closed: 80 x 40 x 2 cm + 1 cm wall mount open surface
Category

2010s German Modern Shelves

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Shelf-2 - Black
Fläpps Shelf-2 - Black
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 7.09 in
Fläpps Shelf-2 - White
Located in Berlin, BE
to its fellow shelving units. Dimensions: closed: 80 x 40 x 2 cm + 1 cm wall mount open surface
Category

2010s German Modern Shelves

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Shelf-2 - White
Fläpps Shelf-2 - White
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 7.09 in
Vintage 1960s Teak Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf with Adjustable Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sophisticated and polished appearance. This versatile wall unit is supported by four sturdy carved pedestal legs
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Plywood, Lacquer

Restored Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, skillfully crafted by our team of professional craftsmen. This eye-catching 1960s wall unit features three
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs 'Välipala' Grand Library
By Mikko Nupponen, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Finland, 1950s. Designed by the Finnish designer Carl Gustaf Hiort, this wall unit is an architectural
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Teak

Console Table Milk color Murano Glass and Gold Touches 1980s Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
for secure and elegant placement against the wall. The console table, a testament to the exquisite
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Brass, Gold

Arthur Umanoff Iron Room Dividers w 140 Leather Wine Bottle Holders, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, this magnificent room divider or wall unit is the ideal companion to any entertainment home or creative
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Iron

Campaign Style Thomasville Furn Mystique 3 Section Modular Queen Bed & Armoires
By Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful campaign style modular wall unit bedroom or bed set up with side armoires comprised of
Category

Vintage 1970s American Campaign Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

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Wall Units For Books For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of wall units for books available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all wall units for books available were constructed with great care. There are 126 antique and vintage wall units for books for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 31 modern editions to choose from as well. Wall units for books have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Wall units for books are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Wall units for books have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Poul Cadovius and Cado are consistently popular.

How Much are Wall Units For Books?

Prices for wall units for books can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, wall units for books begin at $224 and can go as high as $78,600, while the average can fetch as much as $2,200.