Burl Wood Wall Unit
Vladimir Kagan Burl Wood Wall Unit Cabinet Sideboard
By Milo Baughman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern burl wood liquor cabinet bar, display cabinet or sideboard by V. Kagan
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Burl wood wall unit by Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
High end vintage wall unit made from burl wood and brass by jean Claude Mahey.
This very rare and
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman Style Henredon Scene Two Burl Wood Three Cabinet TV Wall Unit
By Henredon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning three-piece set of Henredon scene two wall units. Set includes three olive wood burl wood
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Burl
H 84.25 in W 79 in D 20 in
John Stuart Burlwood and Glass Wall Unit
By John Stuart, West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking Mid-Century Modern metal, glass, and burl wood wall unit makes an impressive vintage
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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
Burl Wood Thick Glass Shelves 3 Bay Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman, Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mirror chrome polished stainless steel frame, burl wood cabinets, thick glass shelves Mid-Century
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Burl
Milo Baughman Style Henredon Scene Two Burl Wood Bar Display Cabinet Wall Unit
By Henredon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
unit features shapely Art Deco form, mirrored back, slide out bar surface, patch work burl wood
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Burl, Glass
H 84.25 in W 79 in D 20 in
Postmodern Burl Wood Laminate and Lucite Modular Wall Unit/Etagere/Dry Bar
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with our Postmodern Burl Wood Laminate and Lucite Modular Wall Unit/Etagere
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Lucite, Wood
H 80.5 in W 35.25 in D 17.5 in
Exotic Burled Multi Purpose Wall Unit
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern wall unit executed in an exotic burled veneer. A multi-use piece containing a
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Vintage 1960s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Expertly Restored - Janet Schwietzer "Obra" Wall Unit for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-sanding to ensure perfection.
• Wood’s Second Chance: We believe in second chances, even for wood. Our
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Rare 1986 Raymond K Sabota for Century Furniture Queen size Wall Unit
By Raymond Sabota, Century Furniture
Located in Waxahachie, TX
SUPER RARE Raymond K Sabota queen bedroom set.
Classic two tone black lacquer and Burlwood.
Beautiful Chin Hua brass hardware.
**Headboard with storage.
4 storage compartments in...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Bedroom Sets
Materials
Wood, Burl, Lacquer
1970's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wall Shelving Unit Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
that sits on top of the credenza with glass inserts. It's made of burl wood and mahogany with a dark
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Burl
Large Colonial Two Drawer Compartment Double Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Lights
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
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
Polished Aluminum and Glass Orba Wall Unit Janet Schweitzer for Pace
By Pace Collection
Located in Ferndale, MI
Janet Schweitzer for pace orba system
Burl wood cabinets: 36" wide x 18" deep x 18" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Aluminum and Glass Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schweitzer for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, that allow for placement of taller objects on top of the light burl wood wall-mounted cabinet, such as
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 18 in W 80 in D 72 in
Trio of Hekman Tall Campaign Cabinets in Patchwork Burl
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional three-piece oyster burl Campaign wall unit by Hekman Furniture. Two outer cabinets
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Burl, Glass, Mirror, Wood
Mastercraft Burled Wood, Brass and Glass Illuminated Vitrine Cabinet, 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible burled wood display cabinet, produced by Mastercraft in the 1970s, features
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 81 in W 46.5 in D 18.5 in
Willy Rizzo Elm Birch Wood and Brass Cabinet Model Alveo for Mario Sabot
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Berlin, DE
entirely made of the elm burl and is finished front to back with veneer wood with a gorgeous honey and
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 69.49 in D 18.71 in
18th Century Baroque Secretary or Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
softwood corpus à deux corps, ornamentally veneered in walnut, burl and other precious woods and field
Category
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Nutwood, Walnut, Pine
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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
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Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindřich Halabala
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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
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Textile
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
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H 29 in W 36 in D 33 in
1970s Italian Design Style Pair of Large Oval Bedside Tables
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of MCM style and italian design bedside tables, oval shaped, gilded metal finishes, and oval marble tray with 2 drawers. All in excellent condition (new items, never used).
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
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Marble, Metal
Angle Indoor/Outdoor Wet-Rated Sconce/Light
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Aluminum, Silver Plate
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The new third-generation Quad table V3 is cast in stone composite. The table gets its bright white color from a special blend of marble dust and resin, giving it a unique matte finis...
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H 25.2 in W 188.98 in D 35.44 in
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno White Wall Unit
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, wall-mounted wall unit, metal, white laminated wood, Italy, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
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Metal
Art Dèco Italian Walnut Vitrines or Bar Display Cabinet, 1925
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Art Dèco vitrines or display cabinet, Italian production of the 1920s, in walnut and walnut briar, screen-printed glass with grinding around. The showcase has been restored and polis...
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Crystal
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home a stunning example of Canadian modernism with this spellbinding rosewood wardrobe designed by Roger Rougier. A multicolored wood grain facade is uniquely offset by off-whi...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Located in Whittier, CA
A unique, one of a kind, original burl wood wall unit/ entertainment center. This unique piece is
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20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets
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Hardwood, Oak, Burl
Art Deco Dynamique Creations Johnson Furniture Co. Skyscraper Bookcase Wall Unit
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookcases
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H 43.5 in W 67 in D 14 in
1970s Mastercraft Burl Wood Wall Unit or Bookcases
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Mastercraft burl wood wall unit. Comprised of 4 separate bookcases (each in 2 pieces ) that
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Vintage 1970s Bookcases
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Milo Baughman Style Henredon Scene Two Burl Wood Wall Unit
By Henredon
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Large Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern 6-piece wall unit features patch work burl wood
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
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Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Burl Wood Wall Units, Pair
By Michael Taylor, Baker Far East Collection
Located in South Bend, IN
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Paul Evans Burl Wood and Bronze Wall-Mounted Shelf Unit
Located in North Miami, FL
Iconic Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Unit for Directional Furniture with glass shelving between olive
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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Metal
Paul Evans Wall-Mounted Burl Wood City Scape Shelving Unit
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine example from the PE 400 series, manufactured by Directional.
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Vintage 1970s American Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Cabinets Wall Unit by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt, Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Burl
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
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Vintage 1970s American Bookcases
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Willy Rizzo Burl Wood Bookcase, France, 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Chicago, IL
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Burl
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Located in Buffalo, NY
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Cabinets
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Burl Wood Wall Unit For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal burl wood wall unit for your home. Each burl wood wall unit for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, burl and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer burl wood wall unit, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A burl wood wall unit is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made burl wood wall unit over the years, but those crafted by Henredon, Pace Collection and Baker Far East Collection are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Burl Wood Wall Unit?
Prices for a burl wood wall unit can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,500 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $6,500.
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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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