Baker Finn Juhl Modular Wall Unit, circa 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Baker Finn Juhl adjustable modular wall unit, circa 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Baker Wall Unit
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Burl
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Baker Furniture Mid-Century Woven Front Wall Unit
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering an exceptional woven front Mid-Century Modern wall unit cabinet by Baker Furniture. The cabinets centre doors open up to three adjustable shelves for storage.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Baker Furniture English Regency Carved Rosewood Étagère, Bookcase, or Wall Unit
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H 73.25 in W 42.25 in D 13.5 in
Baker Furniture English Regency Carved Rosewood Étagère, Bookcase, or Wall Unit
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English Regency style etagère, bookcase, wall unit, or room divider By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous carved rosewood, with original brass hardware.
Category
Vintage 1960s American British Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Monumental Mid-Century Modern Birdseye Maple Modular Wall Unit
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H 83.75 in W 108 in D 20 in
Baker Furniture Monumental Mid-Century Modern Birdseye Maple Modular Wall Unit
By Brian Palmer, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional monumental Mid-Century Modern modular wall unit By Brian Palmer for Baker Furniture USA, 1970s Gorgeous birdseye maple, with chrome hardware, and mirrored bac...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Walnut Bookcase Wall Units, Pair
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H 80.25 in W 40 in D 19 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Walnut Bookcase Wall Units, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie bookcases or wall units Designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture "Far East" collection USA, 1960s W...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Burl Wood Wall Units, Pair
By Baker Far East Collection, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of chinoiserie wall units or bookcases designed by Michael Taylor for his Far East Collection for Baker Furniture.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Ebonized Chinoiserie Wall Units
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H 60 in W 36 in D 16.13 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Ebonized Chinoiserie Wall Units
By Baker Far East Collection, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of chinoiserie wall units or display cabinets from the Far East Collection by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
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Modular Storage / Desk Wall Unit by Finn Juhl For Baker
By Finn Juhl
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Exceptional modular wall unit by Finn Juhl for Baker. Consists of seven components including fold down writing desk, cabinets, some with sliding doors with drawers or shelves inside.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
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Mastercraft Signed Three Piece Display Unit
Located in Southfield, MI
Bought from the original owner who purchased it from the Baker showroom in 1975, this wall unit is designed as a series of three cabinets done in zebrawood veneer over hardwoods, and...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Baker Furniture Michael Taylor Woven-Front Wall Unit
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Geneva, IL
Woven-front Mid-Century Modern wall unit cabinet by Baker Furniture. Center doors open up to three adjustable shelves for storage.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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Located in Cincinnati, OH
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$300Sale Price / item|25% Off
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By Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Chattanooga, TN
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$1,866
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By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirtz
Located in Antwerp, BE
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$7,900
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By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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$3,595
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Located in South Bend, IN
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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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