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1960s Teak "Parade" Bookcase / Shelves By Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning , Denmark
By Nils Nisse Strinning, Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This modular teak shelving system, designed by Kajsa and Nils "Nisse" Strinning in the 1960s, is a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish wall systems, circa 1960s. Dual single bank wall systems with solid wood trim and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Wall System
Danish Modern Teak Wall System
$1,095
H 37.5 in W 24 in D 15.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish wall system, circa 1960s. Solid wood trim with stunning book-matched veneer. Modular
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Wall System
Danish Modern Teak Wall System
$3,695
H 70 in W 95 in D 15.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish wall systems, circa 1960's. Dual single bank wall systems with solid wood trim and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Wall System
Danish Modern Teak Wall System
$2,195
H 58 in W 31 in D 16 in
Danish Modern Teak Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak wall system, circa 1960s. Modular cabinet and shelving with contrasting black metal armature
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Wall System
Danish Modern Teak Wall System
$1,095
H 79 in W 31.5 in D 12 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit with Shelves & Cabinets with Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large Scandinavian wall unit circa 1960's. It features teak wood finish with a drop down center
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Set of 2 Floating Shelves, Teak by Kai Kristiansen for Fm Møbler, 1960s, Denmark
By FDM Mobler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Andernach, DE
floating shelves from honey coloured teak in 2 sizes. Absolutely fantastic craftsmanship. Larger one
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

CADO Teak Butterfly Wall Shelves Set of 4 (NOS)
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Hanover, MA
We have 4 original 1960's CADO butterfly wall shelves in teak model 2030 by Poul Cadovious of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

CADO Teak Butterfly Wall Shelves Set of 4 (NOS)
CADO Teak Butterfly Wall Shelves Set of 4 (NOS)
$1,495 / set
H 10 in W 10 in D 5 in
Poul Cadovius Teak Bookcase Shelves For Royal System 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Den Haag, NL
shelves 3 uprights ,comes with 12 shelves ,in 3 different sizes . And all the hardware . Beautiful Teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius  Teak  Bookcase Shelves For Royal System  1960s
Poul Cadovius  Teak  Bookcase Shelves For Royal System  1960s
$3,866 / set
H 82.29 in W 65.36 in D 14.97 in
Danish Wall Unit in Rose Teak, w/ seats, 4 panels, Cabinets w/ keys, Shelves
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Basel, BS
incredible, one-of-a-kind modular teak wall system that can be customized, and set up however you would like
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Danish Teak Floating Shelf by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Raleigh, NC
, Denmark circa 1960s. A multipurpose shelf that has pegs to serve as a coat rack and a teak shelf atop for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Floating Shelf by Dyrlund
Mid-Century Danish Teak Floating Shelf by Dyrlund
$1,700
H 13.5 in W 31 in D 8.75 in
Large Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Bookshelf Wall Unit System
Located in Detroit, MI
This beautiful vintage mid century Danish modern six-piece teak wood bookcase wall unit system was
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Teak Shelf, Denmark, 1970s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Teak wood shelf made in Denmark in the 1960s. In the upper part there are four open shelves, at the
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Shelf, Denmark, 1970s
Mid-Century Teak Shelf, Denmark, 1970s
$1,760
H 63.39 in W 35.44 in D 16.93 in
Dyrlund, Swedish Modern, Teak, Wall Shelf, Denmark, 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Manhasset, NY
Dyrlund, Swedish Modern, Teak, Wall Shelf, Denmark, 1960s Swedish mid-century modern wall shelf
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Pedersen & Hansen Teak Wood Floating Wall Shelf
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome Pedersen & Hansen teak floating modernist wall shelf is from the Mid-20th Century and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Pedersen & Hansen Teak Wood Floating Wall Shelf
Midcentury Danish Modern Pedersen & Hansen Teak Wood Floating Wall Shelf
$465 Sale Price
57% Off
H 11.75 in W 35.25 in D 8.5 in
1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly versatile and functional Cado wall unit in walnut by Danish designer Poul Cadovius. We
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
$12,650 / set
H 78 in W 126 in D 18 in
Danish Design Teak Wall Coat Rack with Chrome Hooks, 60s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Danish Design Teak Wall coat rack with chrome hooks, 60s. A Danish teak wall coat rack from the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Chrome

Conical Danish Bookshelf in solid Teak 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Conical shaped Danish book shelf 1960s in solid teak. Very good quality, in solid teak. Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Conical Danish Bookshelf in solid Teak 1960s
Conical Danish Bookshelf in solid Teak 1960s
$2,010
H 25.2 in W 48.43 in D 6.11 in
Danish Modern Teak & Glass Shelving System Abstracta by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Odense, DK
Ingenious minimalist shelving or display unit SYSTEM ABSTRACTA designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Poul Cadovius Abstracta shelving unit teak Denmark 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
of the unit, three teak veneered wooden shelves provide additional weight-bearing capacity and offer
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Metal

Poul Cadovius Abstracta shelving unit teak Denmark 1960
Poul Cadovius Abstracta shelving unit teak Denmark 1960
$5,769
H 64.57 in W 95.67 in D 14.18 in
Danish cabinetmaker made teak butterfly shelf, 1960's
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Balen, BE
A unique handmade butterfly shelf made by a Danish cabinetmaker possibly inspired by the Poul
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius modular Teak Wall system Denmark 1960s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Den Haag, NL
Poul Cadovius Royal Wall system 1960s Denmark .consisting of . 3 uprights Three cabinets . One
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius  modular Teak Wall system  Denmark  1960s
Poul Cadovius  modular Teak Wall system  Denmark  1960s
$3,866 / set
H 60.24 in W 64.97 in D 14.97 in
Danish Freestanding Teak Shelf System 1950s with Cabinets
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish freestanding and conical shaped teak shelf system with cabinets, bar, shelfes and double
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Freestanding Teak Shelf System 1950s with Cabinets
Danish Freestanding Teak Shelf System 1950s with Cabinets
$5,888
H 68.9 in W 121.66 in D 15.36 in
Suspended Danish Teak and Brass Spice Rack, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Simplistically constructed teak spice rack or small shelving unit. Organically shaped solid teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Suspended Danish Teak and Brass Spice Rack, 1960s
Suspended Danish Teak and Brass Spice Rack, 1960s
$352 Sale Price
25% Off
H 8.67 in W 22.05 in D 5.52 in
Mid Century Modern Teak Danish Style Hanging Wall System Shelving Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance of this teak Danish Style Hanging Wall System. A stunning hanging wall system
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Wall Unit with Bar Cabinet by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century Danish Teak Wall Unit with Bar Cabinet by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Big Mid century Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Midcentury Leaf Spice Rack in Teak & Copper, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
made from teak veneer. Crafted by anonymous furniture maker in Denmark during the 1960s. Measurements
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Copper

Danish Midcentury Leaf Spice Rack in Teak & Copper, 1960s
Danish Midcentury Leaf Spice Rack in Teak & Copper, 1960s
$423 Sale Price
20% Off
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 3.15 in
A Danish modular teak shelf by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelving unit/bookcase comprising: - 8 shelves, each 22 cm deep - A display cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

60s 70s Teak Teak Shelf Wall Unit Kai Kristiansen Danish Design 60s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak teak shelf wall unit Kai Kristiansen Danish Design 60s Object: wall unit
Category

Vintage 1970s European Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Danish Modern Poul Cadovius "Cado" Teak Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark Teak Wall Unit Offered is a Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Glass, Teak

1960s Two Fully Restored Danish Sigfred Omann Floating Nightstands in Teak
By Sigfred Omann, Ølholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Set of two Danish Sigfred Omann floating nightstands in teak by Oelholm A pair of floating
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

1960s Two Fully Restored Danish Sigfred Omann Floating Nightstands in Teak
1960s Two Fully Restored Danish Sigfred Omann Floating Nightstands in Teak
$1,427 Sale Price / set
29% Off
H 4.73 in W 15.36 in D 9.26 in
Danish teak room divider modular vintage library bookcase shelf-system , 1960s
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak room divider vintage library bookcase Modular shelf-system , 1960s Bookcase - Mobile
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case Additional
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

1960s mid-century modern modular teak wall unit by Sejling Skabe, Denmark
By Sejling Skabe
Located in London, GB
A Mid-century modern Danish teak wall unit designed and manufactured by Sejling Skabe in the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

1970s Danish Cadovius Teak 5-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Bookshelf Library
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunning 1970s five-bay Danish teak CADO shelving system designed by Paul Cadovius consisting of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Poul Cadovius Teak 3-bay Wall Unit. Drop Down cabinet and shelves.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Poul Cadovius Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit
Poul Cadovius Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit
$5,995
H 80 in W 96 in D 15 in
Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish modern modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960 Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish modern modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960 Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish modern modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960 Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Teak Shelving Unit With Desk & light, by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Midcentury Danish Teak Shelving Unit With Desk & light, by Poul Cadovius, 1960s Danish design by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Leaf Spice Rack in Teak and Copper, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
asymmetrical shelves features decor in copper-band. Crafted by anonymous furniture maker in Denmark during the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Copper

Danish Mid-Century Leaf Spice Rack in Teak and Copper, 1960s
Danish Mid-Century Leaf Spice Rack in Teak and Copper, 1960s
$356 Sale Price
20% Off
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 3.15 in
60s 70s teak wall shelf Wall Unit Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak wall shelf Wall Unit Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler Denmark Object: Wall Unit
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Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves

Materials

Metal

Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish modern modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960 Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Glass, Teak

Two sides Danish teak free standing room divider shelving Unit, by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Rare Midcentury Danish Teak Shelving Unit, by Poul Cadovius, 1960s used as a room divider Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Teak Wall Mounted Console Table and Arched Mirror with Brass Trim
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Wall Mounted Floating Console Table and Arched Mirror, design attributed to Arne
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Teak Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive freestanding teak modular wall unit providing multiple storage and configuration options
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Wall Unit
Scandinavian Modern Teak Wall Unit
$2,310 Sale Price
30% Off
H 70.25 in W 101.5 in D 17.25 in
Rare 1960s Poul Cadovius Two Shelves Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare handmade solitary teak wall unit with two shelves designed by acclaimed Danish designer Poul
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Teak

Rare 1960s Poul Cadovius Two Shelves Wall Unit
Rare 1960s Poul Cadovius Two Shelves Wall Unit
$2,973
H 16.93 in W 25.99 in D 7.88 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Teak Wall Shelf
Located in Miami, FL
A Mid-Century Scandinavian style sculpted teak wall shelf, made in Denmark. This interesting
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Scandinavian Teak Wall Shelf
Mid Century Scandinavian Teak Wall Shelf
$495
H 21 in W 13.5 in D 8 in
1960s/70s Teak Shelf, Wall Shelf, WHB Germany, String Shelf, Danish Design
By WHB furniture
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s/70s Teak Shelf, Wall Shelf, WHB Germany, String Shelf, Danish Design Object: Wall Shelf
Category

Vintage 1960s German Shelves

Materials

Metal

Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Kai Kristiansen wall system in teak. Manufactured by FM Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark in 1960s. As
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
$4,104
H 78.75 in W 68.51 in D 18.9 in
Wall mounted vanity cabinet in teak
By Poul Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wall mounted vanity cabinet in teak by Poul Jensen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Teak

Wall mounted vanity cabinet in teak
Wall mounted vanity cabinet in teak
$3,321
H 16.15 in W 21.66 in D 10.24 in
Danish Bookshelf Attr. to Bender Madsen
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Dallas, TX
Attributed to Bender Madsen, these Danish wall-mounted bookshelves showcase the clean lines and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Danish Bookshelf Attr. to Bender Madsen
Danish Bookshelf Attr. to Bender Madsen
$3,300
H 45 in W 30.5 in D 7.5 in
60s 70s teak shelf wall shelf telephone shelf string shelf Danish design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak shelf wall shelf telephone shelf string shelf Danish design Object: wall shelf
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Vintage 1960s German Shelves

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Metal

60s 70s teak shelf wall shelf WHB Germany string shelf Danish design
By WHB furniture
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak shelf wall shelf WHB Germany string shelf Danish design Object: wall shelf
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Vintage 1960s German Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vinatge Norwegian Teak "Ergo" Wall System by John Texmon
By John Texmon, Blindheim Møbelfabrikk AS
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Norwegian "Ergo" wall system by John Texmon for Blindheim Mobelfabrikk, circa 1960's. Warm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Teak Cado System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly versatile and functional wall unit in teak by Danish designer Poul Cadovius. The unit shown
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Teak Cado System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
Teak Cado System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
$15,000 / item
H 72 in W 225 in D 18 in
Corner Shelf System in Teak by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Kai Kristiansen corner wall system in teak. Manufactured by FM Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Teak

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Danish Teak Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Danish teak shelves available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Danish teak shelves — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Danish teak shelves have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Danish teak shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Danish teak shelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Poul Cadovius, Cado and Kai Kristiansen are consistently popular.

How Much are Danish Teak Shelves?

Prices for Danish teak shelves start at $200 and top out at $85,000 with the average selling for $3,011.

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.

Questions About Danish Teak Shelves
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify Danish teak furniture, look for stamps, labels and tags that bear a maker's mark. You can consult trusted online resources to determine who produced your piece and whether it is a Danish maker. From there, research the company, workshop or artisan to find out if it produced pieces out of teak wood and search online catalogues to see if you can find your item and learn more about its materials. Knowing the characteristics of teak wood can also be helpful. It often has a smooth, straight grain and tends to be dense. Colors vary, but fine-quality pieces often have a golden-brown hue. When in doubt about your furniture, have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you. Shop a selection of Danish teak furniture on 1stDibs.

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