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Poul Cadovius Cado Hanging Wall Unit, 1950s, Demark
Poul Cadovius Cado Hanging Wall Unit, 1950s, Demark

Poul Cadovius Cado Hanging Wall Unit, 1950s, Demark

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Den Haag, NL

Wonderful teak wall unit or bookcase by Poul Cadovius for Cado, model Royal. 1950s. Consisting of

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Dutch Design Wall Unit by William Watting, 1950s
Dutch Design Wall Unit by William Watting, 1950s

Dutch Design Wall Unit by William Watting, 1950s

By William Watting

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Shelving unit by William Watting, walnut, The Netherlands, 1950s This slender, elegant wall unit

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wall Unit in Rosewood
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wall Unit in Rosewood

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wall Unit in Rosewood

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, bookcase or wall unit E22, in metal and rosewood, Italy, 1950s. This

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Spectacular Midcentury Classical Romweber Walnut Bookcase Wall Unit
Spectacular Midcentury Classical Romweber Walnut Bookcase Wall Unit

Spectacular Midcentury Classical Romweber Walnut Bookcase Wall Unit

By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in Lafayette, IN

This spectacular wall unit by Romweber features an interesting mix of Classical and Mid-Century

Category

Vintage 1950s American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani Wall Unit in Teak for Tecno
Osvaldo Borsani Wall Unit in Teak for Tecno

Osvaldo Borsani Wall Unit in Teak for Tecno

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Waalwijk, NL

bottom section holds two cabinets with drawers. Highly versatile and very modern wall-unit. Free

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Steel

Wall Unit Bookcase Teak Brass Metal Gold Black Italian Midcentury Design
Wall Unit Bookcase Teak Brass Metal Gold Black Italian Midcentury Design

Wall Unit Bookcase Teak Brass Metal Gold Black Italian Midcentury Design

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Wall unit bookcase teak brass metal lacquered gold black Italian midcentury design.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Danish Wall-Unit in Teak and Pine
Large Danish Wall-Unit in Teak and Pine

Large Danish Wall-Unit in Teak and Pine

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wall-unit, in teak and pine, Denmark, 1950s. Large wall console, consisting of four vertical

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Pine, Teak, Wood

Royal Series Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Royal Series Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius in Teak, Denmark, 1950s

Royal Series Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius in Teak, Denmark, 1950s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Beautiful Royal series wall unit by Poul Cadovius with much wanted angled lecture shelve. In a

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Geraldo de Barros Wall Unit in Rosewood and Steel
Geraldo de Barros Wall Unit in Rosewood and Steel

Geraldo de Barros Wall Unit in Rosewood and Steel

By Geraldo de Barros

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Geraldo de Barros, wall unit MF 710 bookshelf, iron, plywood veneered with white Formica and

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller, 1959
George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller, 1959

George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller, 1959

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Munster, NRW

VERY RARE GEORGE NELSON CSS WALL UNIT FOR HERMANN MILLER 1959 CSS (Comprehensive Storage System

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Italian Wall Unit in Beech Style of Gio Ponti
Italian Wall Unit in Beech Style of Gio Ponti

Italian Wall Unit in Beech Style of Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Antwerp, BE

Gio Ponti, wall unit, shelve system, beech, Italy, 1950s Diverse shelving unit style of Gio

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Beech

1950s, Double Wall Unit / Bookcase in Teak Veneer, Sweden
1950s, Double Wall Unit / Bookcase in Teak Veneer, Sweden

1950s, Double Wall Unit / Bookcase in Teak Veneer, Sweden

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

1950s, Sweden — elegant double wall unit crafted in teak and golden teak veneer, with uprights in

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Teak, Beech

Large Italian Brassed and Teak Wall Unit by Feal
Large Italian Brassed and Teak Wall Unit by Feal

Large Italian Brassed and Teak Wall Unit by Feal

By Feal

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Feal, wall unit, teak, brass and brassed aluminum, Italy, 1950s This eloquent wall unit from Italy

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Classic Italian Brassed and Teak Wall Unit by Feal
Classic Italian Brassed and Teak Wall Unit by Feal

Classic Italian Brassed and Teak Wall Unit by Feal

By Feal

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Feal, wall unit, teak brass and brassed aluminium, Italy, 1950s. This eloquent wall unit from

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage 3 bay Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
Vintage 3 bay Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson

Vintage 3 bay Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful 3 bay Omni wall unit by goerge nelson. walnut with floor to ceiling aluminum uprights.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Teak and Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit -Bookshelf, 1950s
Italian Teak and Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit -Bookshelf, 1950s

Italian Teak and Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit -Bookshelf, 1950s

Located in Rome, IT

Bookshelf/wall unit Italian design 1950s Teak, iron, brass Completely restored The height

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany
Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany

Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Feal (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Lega), model ‘S2’ wall unit, mahogany, anodized aluminum

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit in Teak and Steel
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit in Teak and Steel

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit in Teak and Steel

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wall unit, teak, lacquered metal, brass, Europe, 1950s Both aesthetics and functionality comes

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi for Dassi, 1950s
Italian Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi for Dassi, 1950s

Italian Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi for Dassi, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi

Located in bruxelles, BE

wall unit composed of 1 box with hinged doors containing a shelf, 1 box with 4 drawers and a door

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Italian Vintage Wall Unit with Ceiling Fixing Made of Exotic Wood
Italian Vintage Wall Unit with Ceiling Fixing Made of Exotic Wood

Italian Vintage Wall Unit with Ceiling Fixing Made of Exotic Wood

Located in Rome, IT

This Italian bookshelf came from 1950s , its modern design is full of technical details and workmanship typical of high-level Italian manufacturing of the mid-century . It has 3 l...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Italian Vintage Wall Unit With Floor to Ceiling Fixing, Completely Restored
Italian Vintage Wall Unit With Floor to Ceiling Fixing, Completely Restored

Italian Vintage Wall Unit With Floor to Ceiling Fixing, Completely Restored

Located in Rome, IT

This Italian bookcase dates back to the 1950s, its modern design is full of technical details and workmanship typical of high-end Italian mid-century manufacturing. It has 3 large ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen for Federicia Stolefabrik Wall Unit in Oak
Børge Mogensen for Federicia Stolefabrik Wall Unit in Oak

Børge Mogensen for Federicia Stolefabrik Wall Unit in Oak

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, wall unit, model BM 291, oak, Denmark, design 1956 This

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Wall unit E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950s
Wall unit E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950s

Wall unit E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950s

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in bruxelles, BE

Large fully modular Wall unit in black lacquered wood and metal with 20 shelves, 1 box with 4

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Walnut Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Shelf Wall Unit
Walnut Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Shelf Wall Unit

Walnut Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Shelf Wall Unit

By George Nelson

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Beautiful and minimal walnut shelf unit with solid brass brackets and hardware by George Nelson

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Wall Unit /Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s Designed by Poul Cadovius
Wall Unit /Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s Designed by Poul Cadovius

Wall Unit /Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s Designed by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage wall system by Poul Cadovius made in the 50s for Royal system with a rare part of desk top

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. Mid-Century Modern 5 bay shelving

Category

Vintage 1950s Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. Mid-Century Modern 4 bay

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Walnut Shelf Wall Unit
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Walnut Shelf Wall Unit

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Walnut Shelf Wall Unit

By George Nelson

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Beautiful and minimal walnut shelf unit with solid brass brackets and hardware by George Nelson

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. Mid-Century Modern 2 bay

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Rosewood Veneered Pair of Wall Units by Franco Alibini, 1958
Rosewood Veneered Pair of Wall Units by Franco Alibini, 1958

Rosewood Veneered Pair of Wall Units by Franco Alibini, 1958

By Franco Albini

Located in Berlin, DE

A pair of elegant and modern wall units, with a decisive minimal design. Made of wood with rosewood

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. Mid-Century Modern 3 bay shelving

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Room Divider Wall Unit by Kurt Ostervig
Danish Modern Teak Room Divider Wall Unit by Kurt Ostervig

Danish Modern Teak Room Divider Wall Unit by Kurt Ostervig

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Gorgeous Scandinavian Modern open modular teak wall unit room divider by Kurt Ostervig. Features

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Glass, Teak

Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.

Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. Mid-Century Modern 4 bay

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Room Divider Wall Unit by Kurt Ostervig
Danish Modern Teak Room Divider Wall Unit by Kurt Ostervig

Danish Modern Teak Room Divider Wall Unit by Kurt Ostervig

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Gorgeous Scandinavian Modern open modular teak wall unit room divider by Kurt Ostervig. Features

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Glass, Teak

Danish Modern Tension Pole Wall Unit System by Poul Cadovius
Danish Modern Tension Pole Wall Unit System by Poul Cadovius

Danish Modern Tension Pole Wall Unit System by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Danish Modern tension Pole wall unit system by Poul Cadovius.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani E22 Bookcase Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani E22 Bookcase Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani E22 Bookcase Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1950s

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

This large E22 bookcase or wall unit was designed by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Italian Modern Teak Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit Bookshelf for Steve
Italian Modern Teak Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit Bookshelf for Steve

Italian Modern Teak Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit Bookshelf for Steve

Located in Rome, IT

Bookshelf/wall unit Italian design 1950s Teak, iron, brass The item is Completely restored The

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

Tomado Style Industrial Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Triangular Risers
Tomado Style Industrial Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Triangular Risers

Tomado Style Industrial Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Triangular Risers

By Tomado, Pilastro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tomado or Pilastro style red and yellow enameled metal wall shelving unit with black enameled metal

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1950s Paul McCobb Planner Group Room Divider Bookcase Wall Unit Mid-Century
1950s Paul McCobb Planner Group Room Divider Bookcase Wall Unit Mid-Century

1950s Paul McCobb Planner Group Room Divider Bookcase Wall Unit Mid-Century

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Staved and solid Canadian Birch construction, heavy, sturdy, self-standing. Good Vintage Condition, Showing some minor wear from normal use.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Classic Modernist Wall Unit by John Keal for Brown Saltman
Classic Modernist Wall Unit by John Keal for Brown Saltman

Classic Modernist Wall Unit by John Keal for Brown Saltman

By Brown Saltman, John Keal

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning Mid-Century Modern wall unit / room divider designed by John Keal manufactured by Brown

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Mahogany, Burl

Five Bay George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller
Five Bay George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller

Five Bay George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Culver City, CA

An incredible piece of Mid-Century Modern design-- this five bay walnut George Nelson wall unit was

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

"Royal System" Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1950s
"Royal System" Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1950s

"Royal System" Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1950s

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Karis, Nyland

Great Danish modern teak wall unit ”Royal System” designed by Poul Cadovius, circa 1950s. This

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Teak Cado Wall Storage Unit Shelves & Cabinet Denmark, circa 1950s
Teak Cado Wall Storage Unit Shelves & Cabinet Denmark, circa 1950s

Teak Cado Wall Storage Unit Shelves & Cabinet Denmark, circa 1950s

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Oakland, CA

"Cado" wall storage unit by Poul Cadovius circa 1950s Denmark. The system consists three shelves

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, 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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Italian Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit in Teak for Danielle
Italian Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit in Teak for Danielle

Italian Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit in Teak for Danielle

Located in Rome, IT

This listing is dedicated to the customer Danielle, The photos, which are for reference only, indicate the exact model of bookcase for sale. This has not yet been photographed be...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

Outstanding 5 Bay American Walnut Wall Unit, Mid-Century Danish Modern
Outstanding 5 Bay American Walnut Wall Unit, Mid-Century Danish Modern

Outstanding 5 Bay American Walnut Wall Unit, Mid-Century Danish Modern

By George Nelson

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Outstanding 5 bay American mid-century modern walnut wall unit. I absolutely love the way this set

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Stylish Freestanding Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe
Stylish Freestanding Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe

Stylish Freestanding Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe

By Louis Van Teeffelen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stylish freestanding modular wall unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe. Black lacquered wood

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Superstructure Wall Unit or Bar Cabinet, Restored
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Superstructure Wall Unit or Bar Cabinet, Restored

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Superstructure Wall Unit or Bar Cabinet, Restored

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional "superstructure" wall unit display cabinet or room divider By Edward

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Spectacular Mid-Century Classical Romweber Walnut Bookcases Wall Units
Pair of Spectacular Mid-Century Classical Romweber Walnut Bookcases Wall Units

Pair of Spectacular Mid-Century Classical Romweber Walnut Bookcases Wall Units

By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in Lafayette, IN

These spectacular Wall units by Romweber feature an interesting mix of Classical and Mid-Century

Category

Vintage 1950s American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Large Ico Parisi, Style Of, Laminated Veneered Bar Wall Unit, circa 1955
Large Ico Parisi, Style Of, Laminated Veneered Bar Wall Unit, circa 1955

Large Ico Parisi, Style Of, Laminated Veneered Bar Wall Unit, circa 1955

By Ico Parisi

Located in Culver City, CA

Available right now we have this stunning and important 3 bay wall unit that in the past has been

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.

Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. Mid-Century Modern 2

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Florence Knoll, Rare Wall Unit, Teak & Seagrass, 1952 for Knoll International
Florence Knoll, Rare Wall Unit, Teak & Seagrass, 1952 for Knoll International

Florence Knoll, Rare Wall Unit, Teak & Seagrass, 1952 for Knoll International

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Munster, NRW

Rare wall shelf unit by Florence Knoll. Made by Knoll International, Stuttgart in 1952. Cabinets

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Norsemates Room Divider or Wall Unit, 1950s
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Norsemates Room Divider or Wall Unit, 1950s

Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Norsemates Room Divider or Wall Unit, 1950s

By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and outstanding Mid-Century Modern self-standing room divider or wall unit designed by

Category

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

Materials

Birch

Wim Rietveld Wall Unit and Bookcase Model 663  for Gispen, Dutch Modernism
Wim Rietveld Wall Unit and Bookcase Model 663  for Gispen, Dutch Modernism

Wim Rietveld Wall Unit and Bookcase Model 663 for Gispen, Dutch Modernism

By Wim Rietveld, Gispen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Dutch Modernism Wall Unit and Bookcase Model 663 designed by Wim Rietveld (son of Gerrit Rietveld

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Steel

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1950 Wall Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1950 wall unit available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every 1950 wall unit was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950 wall unit — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950 wall unit made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1950 wall unit that is appealing in its simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Cado and Louis Van Teeffelen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1950 Wall Unit?

Prices for a 1950 wall unit start at $325 and top out at $44,000 with the average selling for $5,265.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

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. 

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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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