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Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s
By Tomado
Located in Delft, NL
Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s Metal frame in black, two
Category

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

Materials

Metal

20th Century French Bamboo Book Shelving - Vintage Wall Rack, Unit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
condition. The freestanding wall rack, unit is composed with three large, small levels. The small library is
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Oak Wall Hanging Book Shelf This charming little shelf unit, has 2 shelves
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oak Wall Hanging Book Shelf This charming little shelf unit, has 2 shelves with a scaloped apron
Category

Vintage 1930s Arts and Crafts Shelves

Materials

Oak

George Nelson CSS Book Shelf Wall Unit with Desk Herman Miller Circa 1955
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
, thanks to its modular units that included shelves, drawers, and desk units. This innovative storage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Etageres, Wall Unit or Book Shelves
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning transitional pair of matching shelving units from the 1970's. They feature burl wood
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Burl

Vintage Brutalist Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Solid wood brutalist wall unit or book case in the style of Paul Evans. The wall unit is
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Shelves

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brutalist Wall Unit, 1960s
Vintage Brutalist Wall Unit, 1960s
H 82.68 in W 122.05 in D 14.18 in
Rustic Pine Wall Hanging Book Shelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rustic Pine Wall Hanging Book Shelf This charming little shelf unit, has 3 waterfall shelves
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Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Shelves

Materials

Pine

Rare Large Pilastro Wall Unit with Desk and Light
By Coen de Vries, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare, mid century, amazing Pilastro wall unit set up by Coen de Vries. A separate work desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Sheet Metal

Ellipse Hight Mirror
By Isabelle Stanislas
Located in Paris, FR
projects. Through her play on scale and the connection of volumes to create monolithic units, Isabelle
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2010s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Marble

Ellipse Hight Mirror
Ellipse Hight Mirror
H 78.75 in W 37.41 in D 11.82 in
Ellipse Mirror
By Isabelle Stanislas
Located in Paris, FR
. Through her play on scale and the connection of volumes to create monolithic units, Isabelle Stanislas
Category

2010s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Ellipse Mirror
Ellipse Mirror
H 63 in W 37.41 in D 9.45 in
Poul Hundevad Rosewood - Drop Desk - Wall Unit Bookcase
By Poul Havgaard
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning rose wood book case or desk. Sliding door on the bottom with file draw and shelving. Two
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Tomado Yellow and Orange Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Black Frame
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single section of original Tomado wall mounted shelving unit with yellow and orange metal shelves
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Triptych Oils On Canvas - Still Life - Gaston Noury - Circa: 1935 - Period: Art
By Gaston Noury
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
book illustration. He also gained notoriety in the field of fashion design through the exposure of his
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Original Vintage Poster-Bas funds of Paris-Aristide Bruant-Lautrec, 1895
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
inspired poster for the release of the book "Les bas-Fonds de Paris" by Aristide Bruant. Four volumes which
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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Posters

Materials

Paper

Standard-Bearer of Venice: Military Splendor of the Renaissance, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
from a historical or military costume book, detailing the dress and equipment of various figures
Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

John Sitsylt, the Heraldic Knight in an Original Hand-Colored Lithograph of 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
image is likely from a historical or military costume book, detailing the dress and equipment of various
Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Mid-century 3 bay lighted display cabinet / wall unit with desk
Located in Chicago, IL
32” x 18.5” x 77”H ea Three-bay lighted wall unit in oak •smoked glass doors with brass hinges
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Restored Rattan Seven-Tier Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit with Cabinet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage seven-level rattan shelf room divider wall with mahogany shelving. The unit features a
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Vintage 1950s Cabinets

Materials

Rattan

Restored Rattan Seven-Tier Tic-Tac-Toe Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage seven-level rattan shelf room divider wall with mahogany shelving. The unit features a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan

Freestanding Michel Ducaroy Wall Unit in Acrylic and Aluminum for Roche Bobois
By Michel Ducaroy, Roche Bobois
Located in Markington, GB
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy modular wall unit in acrylic and aluminum for Roche Bobois
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Wall Unit in Elmwood by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Denmark, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
wall unit consist of: 2 x shelf 80 x 20 cm 1 x shelf 80 x 24 cm 1 x cabinet 80 x 30 x 34 cm (L x D x
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
. This is an early version of the Royal Wall Unit from the 1950s with a rare brass book/record divider
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Burled Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gumps
By Johan Tapp, Gumps
Located in Lafayette, IN
Spectacular burled cabinet/wall unit designed by Johan Tapp for Gumps. Cabinet features beautiful
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Danish Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular rosewood/palisander wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

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

Alfred Hendrickx Modular Bookcase Wallunit 1961 Belgium
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Belgium handcrafted furniture. It has a Minimalist look with fine chrome legs. The wall unit offers a lot
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design
By Nils Nisse Strinning, Tomado
Located in DE MEERN, NL
width, 19.5 cm in depth, and 1 cm in height. Whether you are an avid book collector or an interior
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large freestanding wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal system. With 4 black metal risers and teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Nuage Shelving Unit by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
new combinations: from sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Green, Yellow Aluminium
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminum by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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

Outstanding Early George Nelson C S S, , 4-Bay Wall System, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Miller..4 bAYS consisting of 10 Shelves,,1 tilting book holder....Drop Down Desk with drawers and cubbies
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Library in Mahogany
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
different elements to form this great wall unit or library. The execution of this design is wonderful and a
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Sculpture Contemporary Geometric Constructivist Wood Concrete Grey- The Harem
By Las Animas
Located in Seville, ES
THE DESERTED CITY - THE HAREM “The atrium was deserted, it had no altars nor images but the walls
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Futurist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Franco Albini (1905-1977) Infinito original book unit. Large modular bookcase made up of 6
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase
Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase
H 114.18 in W 169.3 in D 15.75 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
arched trim and book matched veneer. Front with six drawers, two with lock. Above drawers are open shelf
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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Book Wall Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the book wall unit you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every book wall unit was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the book wall unit you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A book wall unit, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one book wall unit that is appealing in its simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Royal System and Tomado produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Book Wall Unit?

Prices for a book wall unit can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,093 and can go as high as $5,900, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.

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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