Wall Unit Bookcase by Knoll International designed by Fred Ruf, 1950s
By Fred Ruf, Knoll
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Wall Unit by Knoll International designed by Fred Ruf, 1950s A rare wall-mounted shelving unit designed by Fred Ruf and produced by Knoll International, Stuttgart, in the 1950s. Cab...
Formica, Walnut
Mid-Century Teak Wall Unit by Ico Parisi, Italy 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century teak wall unit by Ico Parisi - Italy 1960s.
Teak
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Ch...
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Arthur Umanoff Iron Oak Étagère Room Divider Shelving Unit
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Striking vintage Arthur Umanoff shelving unit dating to the 1960s. Constructed with a solid iron frame featuring a decorative sun motif and woven, plastic-coated fiber detailing. Th...
Iron
Pierre Chapo "GO" Modular Shelving Unit in Solid Elm, 1983
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A masterpiece of adaptability and design, this Pierre Chapo "GO" Modular Shelving Unit in solid elm represents an esteemed end-of-career highlight for the highly influential French d...
Elm
Mid-Century American Modern Iron Shelving Unit / Etagere by Freda Diamond
By Freda Diamond, Baumritter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile, modernist shelving unit designed by MOMA Good Design winner, Freda Diamond, for Baumritter, (ca. 1954, USA). Composed of a wrought iron frame supporting four steel inset m...
Steel, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s metal and glass shelving unit, designed by Renato Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Small shelf unit with a chrome- and gold-plated metal frame and clear glass shelves, designed by Renato Zevi in the 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition; may show slight signs of wea...
Metal, Brass
Italian Postmodern Architectural Wall Unit in Lacquered Black and Blue Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase or wall unit, colored wood, Italy, 1970s This striking polychrome bookcase is a quintessential example of early postmodern interior design. Constructed from colored lacquer...
Brass
Mid-Century Pilastro Enameled Metal Wall Shelving Unit with Desk & Light
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall-mounted shelving system by Pilastro brings functional Dutch design to life with enameled metal construction and spirited color blocking. Imported directly from the Netherlands, ...
Metal
Unique, Neutral Grey 3 Modular Library Wall Units by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Mina Int 3 Modular Library Wall Units by Ultramobili Dimensions: W 326 x D 46 x H 194 cm Materials: Lacquered structure, wooden, ceramic or inox inserts. Bookcase compositi...
Wood, Lacquer
Wall unit in teak in the style of Poul Cadovius - 1960s
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent Scandinavian-style wall unit. Possibly attributed to Poul Cadovius, but this is not certain. It features six shelves and two cabinets. This wall-mounted bookcase is in ...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Charlotte Perria...
Aluminum
Teak Modular Wall Unit, Rival, Brodrene Jatogs Mobelfabrik, Norway, 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This smartly designed teak modular wall was unit produced in Norway around 1960s by Brodrene Jatogs Mobelfabrik, most probably designed by Kjell Riise (still has original label in on...
Teak
Mid-Century Dutch Pilastro 2 Section Industrial Wall Unit with Desk
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro enameled metal wall mounted shelving unit. This unit features a gray enameled desk with perforated drawers, white perforated magazine rack, red double bul...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wall unit by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s.
Wood
Large Oak and Iron Shelving Unit / Store Display Theodore Scherf, France 1890s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This shelving unit by Theodore Scherf was made in France around the late 19th century. It features four solid oak shelves.
Oak
Modernist vintage shelving unit sourced in France, dating from the 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist vintage shelving unit sourced in France, dating from the 1970s. Featuring a distinctive arched chrome frame and striking green patterned shelves, this piece beautifully bal...
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Wall Unit with Massimo Campigli Screen-Printed Panel, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi, Massimo Campigli, Gio Ponti
Located in Buccinasco, MI
A distinctive Italian floor-to-ceiling wall unit dating to the 1950s, defined by an elegant balance of sculptural form, visual lightness and carefully considered decorative detail. I...
Brass
Palisander One Unit Desk with Four Drawers Stamped Jules Wabbes-Belgium 1960
Located in Brussels, BE
Four drawers unit Palisander desk with four drawers and chrome accents. Each handle are stamped Wabbes. Created for Mobilier International by Jules Wabbes. Belgium 1960. Litt. :.Jul...
Metal
French Waterfall Shelving Unit Bookcase Display Media Stand 20C Regency Console
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, versatile and unique Regency style waterfall shelving unit in lovely vintage condition. Likely made in rural France in the early-to-mid 20th Century or possibly earlier, ...
Wood
2000s Alberto Meda and Paolo Rizzatto for Kartell Partner Shelving Unit
By Alberto Meda, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Partner Shelving Unit, originally designed by Alberto Meda and Paolo Rizzatto for Kartell in 1998. This particular example was produced in the 2000s. The design features a ...
Aluminum
Baker Furniture French Library Cabinet Lighted Secretary Desk Stacking Unit
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Chester, PA
Baker Furniture from the 18th century French Stacking Units Collection as shown in the Baker Catalogue Volume 1 page 62. Upper wire door cabinet section with adjustable shelf topped ...
Brass
Vintage Wooden Open Shelving Unit with Slatted Shelves and Weathered Patina
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage wooden shelving unit features a tall, open-frame construction with four fixed slatted shelves and a sturdy rectangular form. Crafted from solid wood, the piece displays ...
Wood
$5,015Sale Price|20% Off
Post-Modern Metal Shelving Unit by Orezero, Italian Design, 1980s
By Bieffeplast
Located in Antwerp, BE
Memphis, industrial, post-modern shelving unit, by Orezero, Italy, 1980s Orezero is a palindrome.
Metal
1970s Floating Wall Display Cabinet Unit Wood Glass Bookshelf Bar Midcentury
Located in London, England
This amazing wood display cabinet from the 1970s, made to order in Italy for their owners. It has an exceptional craftsmanship made out of solid ashwood most of it and is a unique p...
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit midel Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Unit in Wood and Aluminum for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
Please get in touch regarding the exact price. Charlotte Perriand Nuage unit in wood and aluminum for Cassina The modules with doors on this iconic piece of furniture give wings to c...
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Char...
Aluminum
Arch Free Standing Shelving Unit by Three One Four Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Arch Free Standing Shelving Unit by Three One Four Studio Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 43 x W 65 x H 175 cm. Materials: Fibreglass, brass, and gold leaf. THREE ONE FOUR studio was bo...
Brass, Gold Leaf
An Italian 1970s burgundy red shelving unit by Vivai del Sud
By Vivai del Sud
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1970s burgundy red bamboo shelving unit by Vivai del Sud, with five rattan covered shelves above a 2 door cupboard, with rattan front.
Bamboo, Rattan
$123,487 / item
Bust Free Standing Shelving Unit by Three One Four Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Bust Free Standing Shelving Unit by Three One Four Studio Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 60 x W 180 x H 190 cm. Materials: Lacquer, modelboard, resin, and Santos rosewood. THREE ONE FO...
Other
$131,463 / item
HIM Free Standing Shelving Unit by Three One Four Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
HIM Free Standing Shelving Unit by Three One Four Studio Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 60 x W 180 x H 190 cm. Materials: Modelboard, resin, liquid metal, and plaster. THREE ONE FOUR s...
Other, Metal
Poul Cadovius for Cado Rosewood 3 Bay Danish Modern Shelving Unit
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in New Windsor, NY
Rosewood three bay modular shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado. Circa 1968. The Cado System is comprised of 26 separate parts: four wall mounted brackets, 12 shelf suppo...
Metal, Brass
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminum by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characteris...
Aluminum
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. 4 wooden shelves with a black painted metal system and brass feet. It is very easy to disassemble with 8...
Metal, Brass
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Char...
Aluminum
Vintage Mastercraft Brass and Glass Light Up Mirrored Etagere Shelving Unit
By Mastercraft
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Mastercraft brass and glass shelving unit. This beautiful etagere/shelving unit features a solid brass and glass design, very common among Mastercraft items of the era. Thi...
Brass
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Nuage Shelving Unit by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid Centruy Modern Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-...
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Char...
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Char...
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit midel Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Green, Yellow Aluminium
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characteris...
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit model nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...
Aluminum
Arthur Umanoff Iron Obelisk Pyramid-Form Freestanding Shelving Unit/Etagere
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarcely seen sculptural wrought iron shelving unit designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard. Unique, graceful pyramid/obelisk-form with four rectangular shelves in faux wood gra...
Wrought Iron
Freestanding Wall Unit – Wooden Room Divider, Rich Finish, USA, c. 1960s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive storage and display unit in the vintage tradition, crafted from solid wood and showcasing a dual-function design with both open and closed storage. This piece blends el...
Wood
Stunning Art Nouveau Brass and Glass Staggered Shelving Unit-French
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Handsome and stylish old French Étagère formed with a beautiful brass frame, dating from around 1900, and made in classic Art Nouveau style. This is noticable with the small charming...
Brass
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Charlotte Pe...
Aluminum
Pair of 1970s/80s Structural Blonde Maple and Black Wood Shelving Units
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage shelving units from the 1970s/80s, crafted in blonde maple with contrasting black shelves. The minimalist, geometric design features a slender architectural frame w...
Maple
Mid-Century Italian Grand Wall Unit in Walnut with Blue Accents
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large wall unit or library, walnut, fabric, glass, Italy, 1950s A striking and monumental wall unit crafted in Italy during the 1950s. Executed in beautifully walnut wood, this impr...
Fabric, Glass, Walnut
$9,119Sale Price|20% Off
Sculptural Wall Unit in Travertine and Glass, Brutalist Style, 1970s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A striking architectural wall unit defined by contrast and balance. Solid travertine elements form the vertical supports, carrying floating glass shelves that appear to hover effortl...
Travertine, Iron
A Pair of French Art Deco Outfitter’s Shop Display Shelf Units
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Art Deco Outfitter’s Shop Display Shelf Units These are 2 very impressive freestanding units the tall racks each have 3 wire mesh shelves, the 2 higher shelves each...
Steel
Vintage Italian Freestanding Teak Bookcase / Wall Unit in the Style of Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Freestanding Teak Bookcase / Wall Unit in the Style of Vittorio Dassi, 1960s An elegant freestanding modular bookcase, masterfully crafted in Italy during...
Brass, Iron
Rustic small green wooden wall unit with 2 shelves, France ca. 1880
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1880 / small green wall unit / wood / rustic / mid-century / vintage / French provincial Decorative small green painted wooden wall unit with two shelves. Made in France ar...
Wood
Mina Int 1, Walnut Modular Bookcase Library Wall Units by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Mina Int 1, Walnut Modular Bookcase Library Wall Units by Ultramobili Dimensions: W 240 x D 47.5 x H 194 cm Materials: Walnut Canaletto. Modular composition of bookcase with integr...
Wood, Walnut
Grand Spanish Brutalist Style Wall Unit in Oak and Wrought Iron 578cm/227.56in.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Storage wall unit, oak, wrought iron, Europe, 1970s An impressive grand-scale wall unit crafted in solid oak and wrought iron, inspired by Spanish Brutalism with references to the l...
Wrought Iron
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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