Midcentury Italian Teak Wall Unit with Desk, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian library produced in the 1950s. Uprights in black painted metal with adjustable brass feet. Elements in veneered teak and lacquered wood. Desk container with folding door d...
Sold|$5,100
Paul McCobb for Calvin Group Wall Unit
By Paul McCobb
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Featuring four mahogany shelves, a tubular brass frame, and a single drawer, this Paul McCobb wall
Brass
Sold|$896 / set
Midcentury Sideboard Wall Unit by Fratelli Cervi, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Pair of beliefs produced in the 1950s by Fratelli Cervi of Cantù. Structure in veneered wood. a sideboard has plexiglass doors and internal shelves. a sideboard with a flap openin...
Metal
Sold|$4,495
Mid Century George Nelson Omni Wall Unit
By George Nelson
Located in Spokane Valley, WA
Incredible mid century tension rod wall unit. Designed by the legendary George Nelson. The Omni
Aluminum
Sold|$5,000
Geroge Nelson for Omni Systems Wall Unit
By George Nelson
Located in Berkeley, CA
this unit is solid as a rock. The entire unit is fastened to the wall via tension hardware for an eight
Aluminum
Aedes Italian Midcentury Wall Unit by Amma, 1950s
By Amma
Located in Savona, IT
Large library produced by Amma di Torino in the 1950s. Uprights in black painted folded metal tubing. Adjustable brass feet. Containers, drawers and shelves in veneered teak wood....
Metal, Brass
Omni Book Presentation Wall Unit by George Nelson & Associates
Located in Dallas, TX
Six shelf book/magazine Omni wall unit designed by George Nelson for Aluminum Extrusions. This unit
Aluminum
Sold|$8,000
Large Poul Cadovius Wall Unit Teak, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Arne Vodder
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Large Wall Unit in Teakwood by Poul Cadovius, 1959. Made by Cado Denmark. 5 x Wall Panels 80 x
Teak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Wall Unit, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian manufacture library produced in the 1950s. Wooden uprights. Containers and shelves in teak veneered wood. Legs in black painted metal with wooden foot. Good general condi...
Metal
Italian Midcentury Aedes Wall Unit by Amma, 1950s
By Amma
Located in Savona, IT
Library produced by Amma di Torino in the 1950s. Uprights in black painted folded metal tubing. Containers, drawers and shelves in veneered teak wood. Brass screws. Good gene...
Brass, Metal
Sold|$1,603
Wall Unit in Black Metal and Teak, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian-made bookcase produced in the 1950s. Uprights in black painted metal with brass feet, adjustable in height. Shelves and containers in teak veneered wood. Storage compartme...
Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Wall Unit with Red Lamp, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Large bookcase with lamp, of Italian manufacture produced in the 50s. Uprights in solid wood and brass. Top container in veneered wood, glass shelves, right-handed grissinated door...
Brass
Midcentury Italian Teak Wall Unit with Bar, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian library produced in the 1950s. Uprights in black painted metal with adjustable brass feet. Elements in veneered teak wood. Bar cabinet with door decorated with geometric d...
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Wooden Italian Wall Unit with Corner, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian manufacture bookcase produced in the 1950s. Uprights in black painted metal with height-adjustable brass feet. Storage compartments and shelves in teak veneered wood. Door...
Metal, Brass
Wall Unit with Adjustable Wall Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Saint Ouen, IDF
Extraordinary wall unit with adjustable model "2002" wall light, manufactured by Stilnovo in the
Metal
Model Aedes Wall Unit with Corner by Amma, 1950s
By Amma
Located in Savona, IT
Aedes model wall unit produced by Amma between the 1950s and 1960s. Uprights in black painted
Metal, Brass
'LB7' Wall Unit by Franco Albini for Poggi, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Savona, IT
Wall unit produced in the 1950s by Poggi on a project by Franco Albini. Wooden uprights with
Metal
Italian Wall Unit by Galleria Mobili D'arte Cantù
Located in Savona, IT
1950s wall unit produced by galleria mobili d'arte Cantù. Uprights and shelf bracket in black
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Wooden and Black Metal Italian Wall Unit, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian manufacture wall unit produced in the 1950s. Uprights in black painted metal with brass
Metal, Brass
Mategot Pilastro Metal Room Divider Or Wall-Unit
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
on the wall. the metal units are white colored. Each unit measures 15cm by 40cm by 116.5cm.
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Wall Unit/Room Divider.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2 Piece Paul McCobb Wall Unit/Room Divider. Ebonized Mahogany Shelving with Square Tubular Brass
Sold|$4,500
wall unit by Poul Cadovius danish modern
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed by the famous danish interior architect Poul Cadovius. Multiple shelfes and 4 compartments. All elemts are free variable. Included an audio system.
Sycamore
Italian Teak and Brass Wall Unit, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian library of production of the 1950s. Wooden uprights. Shelves in teak veneered wood. Hooks in brass rod. Flip compartment and compartment with doors. Good general conditi...
Brass
Arthur Umanoff Hanging Wall / Desk Unit for Elton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arthur Umanoff Hanging Wall Unit for Elton, in iron, maple and masonite
Iron
Sold|$1,424
1950s Italian Wall Unit by Dal Vera
By Dal Vera
Located in Savona, IT
Beautiful Italian library from the 1950s. Black varnished metal uprights with adjustable brass feet. Four shelves, drawers formica veneered, wardrobe and container. Good general c...
Metal, Brass
Sold|$8,500
Finn Juhl 14 ft. wall unit for Baker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Finn Juhl wall unit with two expanses; 8ft & 6ft. Ideal for a corner, or large library.
Steel
Midcentury Italian Wall Unit with Drawers and Shelves, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian-made bookcase produced in the 1950s. Wooden uprights with black painted metal support system. Height adjustable feet in brass. Chest of drawers and shelves in veneered woo...
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Italian Wall Unit in Metal and Teak, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian manufacture bookcase produced in the 1950s. Uprights in black painted metal. Shelves and containers in teak veneered wood. Open storage compartment and compartment with sl...
Metal, Brass
Wall Unit by Edmoudo Palutari for Dassi Lissone Italy Teak
By Dassi Lissone, Edmondo Palutari
Located in Berlin, DE
An unique shelfing system designed in the 50s by Edmoudo Palutari for Dassi Lissone. This set includes 2 cabinets and 4 shelves. A nice design element to this series was the polish...
Sycamore
Midcentury Italian Wall Unit in Metal Brass and Wood, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian manufacture wall unit produced in the 1950s. Structure and uprights in black painted metal
Metal, Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Group Wall Unit with Credenza
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome credenza with wall unit by Paul McCobb for the Calvin Group. Leather doors and polished
George Nelson Omni Storage Wall Unit Walnut, Three Bay
By George Nelson
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Three bay omni unit zinc poles and hardware great vintage condition.
Walnut
Wall Unit/Room Divider with Bed by Hans Wegner
Located in Hudson, NY
Unusual wall unit, RY 100, with drop down single bed. Front of bed panel is cane, finished on the
Sold|$1,080
Wall Unit by La Permanente dei Mobili Cantù
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Savona, IT
Impressive library produced by La Permanente dei Mobili Cantù in the 1950s. Black painted wood uprights with brass terminals. Shelves and container in teak veneered wood. Hooks in...
Brass
Italian Teak and Brass Wall Unit by Cerutti
By Cerutti
Located in Savona, IT
Italian production of 1950s. Black varnished metal uprights and adjustable brass feet. Teak veneered wooden shelves and containers. black painted metal handle. Brass blocks. Cont...
Metal, Brass
Italian Teak Wall Unit by Fraber Mobili, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Libreria anni '50 prodotta dalla ditta Fraber. Montanti in legno con gambe in tondino di metallo verniciato nero e terminali in ottone. Elementi in legno impiallacciato in teak. D...
Metal, Brass
Poul Cadovius 3-bay Wall Unit in Teak wood, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A playful 3-piece wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, produced in Denmark in the 1950s. This
Teak
Amazing Wall Unit in Ash and Contrasting Teak Braakman
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing wall unit (from the 'Japanese seies' in 1958) in ash and contrasting teak with brass
Ash
Large rosewood wall unit/dry bar by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Porto, PT
Large rosewood wall unit/dry bar by Vittorio Dassi, made in Italy in the 1950's. Beautifully made
Brass
Italian Rosewood Wall Unit from Galleria Mobili d'Arte Cantù, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
This rosewood wall system was produced by Galleria Mobili d'Arte Cantù. The unit is composed of
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Metal, Wood and Glass Wall Unit, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian-made bookcase produced in the 1950s. Uprights in black painted metal with lower and upper brass feet adjustable in height. Veneered honeycomb storages and shelves. A stora...
Metal, Brass
Poul Cadovius Playful 3-bay Wall Unit in Teak Wood, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A playful 3-piece wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, produced in Denmark in the 1950s. This
Wood, Teak
Louis van Teeffelen 1-Bay wall unit for Wébé, Dutch design, 1950s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Single bay standing wall unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Wébé, Dutch design from the 1950s. Two
Wood
Pair of Italian Modern Mid-Century Bookcase Storage Wall Units
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional pair of Mid-Century freestanding Italian modern storage units. This unique design is
1950s Design Teak Wooden and Black Metal Wall Unit Shelves or Cabinet
By Combineurop
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s design teak wooden and black metal wall unit shelves or cabinet composed of a black metal and
Metal
Modular Wall Unit by La Permanente Dei Mobili Cantù
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Savona, IT
Impressive library produced by La Permanente dei Mobili Cantù in the 1950s. Black painted wood uprights with brass terminals. Shelves, writing desk and containers, in teak veneered...
Brass
1950s Royal System Rosewood Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A gorgeous single section rosewood Royal System wall-mount shelving unit from the 1950s designed by
Brass
Teak Danish Modern Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerp, BE
Teak Danish modern wall unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1950s. Two cabinets with drawers, one
Teak
Cabinet Wall Unit by Richard Thompson for Glenn of CA
By Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut storage wall in two pieces. Bottom has two door storage. Upper piece has two door storage
Walnut
Cees Braackman Japanese Serie Wall Unit for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1958
By Cees Braakman
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful wall unit of the Japanese serie by Cees Braackman, produces by Pastoe. Three elements
Brass
Exceptional George Nelson CSS Wall Unit with Desk and Credenza by Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Long Beach, CA
Exceptional George Nelson 3 section CSS Wall Unit with Desk and Credenza by Herman Miller. A
Metal
Wall Unit by Willem Lutjens for Gouda Den Boer, 1950s
By Lutjens De Boer, Gouda Den Boer
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
connected by poles. The cabinet can be used as room divider or as wall cabinet. It is in excellent condition
Beech
Large Modular Wall Unit in teak by Louis Van Teeffelen, 1950s
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Large Scandinavian influenced modular wall unit in teak by Dutch designer Louis Van Teeffelen and
Brass
1950s Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mahogany and Brass Credenza/Wall Unit
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A mahogany and brass credenza / wall unit designed by Paul McCobb for his Irwin collection produced
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Shelving Unit or Wall System in Oak Freestanding, 1950s
By Edsby-verken
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Typically Scandinavian Modern design: a robust yet spacious and well constructed wall unit in
Oak
Rare George Nelson CSS Wall Unit in rosewood by Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Maastricht, NL
Extremely rare custom ordered George Nelson CSS free hanging wall unit in rosewood with glass
Metal
Paul McCobb for Calvin Brass and Mahogany Wall Unit Room Divider
By Paul McCobb
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Stunning and rare two-piece wall unit by Paul McCobb for Calvin, looking positively royal in a rich
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
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